The origin of Groundhog Day in America traces to the fervent religious beliefs of German-speaking immigrants in the 1800s.

Another Groundhog Day approaches in Milltown. But it’s Groundhog Day in another sense, in that the town will wake up on ...

A few groundhogs from the New Jersey region and New York state will let us know if spring will be arriving early this year or ...

Groundhog Day festivities in Milltown, NJ remain on hold due to state law prohibiting groundhog imports, following the ...

People in Milltown will once again have to watch the Groundhog Day ceremonies on TV from Punxsutawney instead of holding their own celebration on Feb. 2. Milltown Mel’s mid-winter appearance has ...

County Park & Zoo said its weather predicting hedgehog Elsa died last week, putting yet another New Jersey Groundhog Day in ...

Despite concerns raised from animal rights activists, Malverne Mel, considered to be one of Long Island’s leading weather ...

Those who have attended the unique event also tell of the joy they get from the experience, and how that's been hard to come by after wranglers for the town groundhog, named Milltown Mel ...

Yes, Groundhog Day is on February 2 ... In Milltown, New Jersey, attendees await the weather forecast from Milltown Mel. Staten Island Chuck is the name given to New York City’s official ...