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Punxsutawney Phil vs. AccuWeather: Groundhog Day probably not last word on spring’s arrival
An annual ritual since 1887, a Feb. 2 public trek to Gobbler’s Knob in the north central Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney leads to speculation on spring’s arrival.

Big crowds gather to see the groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil get coaxed out of his burrow.

January 31, 2012
Davis, Dujardin win lead honors at SAG awards
The Deep South drama "The Help" won three prizes Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, including best actress for Viola Davis and supporting actress for Octavia Spencer.

"The Help" also claimed the guild's ensemble award, the show's equivalent of a best-picture prize.

January 29, 2012 3 Photos
Scorsese’s 'Hugo’ leads Oscars 11 nominations
Martin Scorsese’s Paris adventure “Hugo” leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director slot for the Oscar-winning filmmaker.

January 24, 2012
Driving in the snow: Here's some tips from AAA
There is some snow on the roads out there this morning, so we asked the good folks at AAA for some tips if you have to travel by car today.

As always, the best advice during or after a snow storm is to avoid driving until the roads are clear. However, if that isn’t possible, AAA offers a few safety tips for area drivers.

January 22, 2012
Big battle brews over tiny street in Philadelphia
In a hidden pocket of one of the city's most historic neighborhoods, a tiny street is at the center of an ugly battle.

January 22, 2012
Olympian auctions off space on his shoulder
How much is a spot on an Olympian's shoulder worth?

Nick Symmonds put his skin on the eBay auction site, offering to wear a temporary tattoo with the name of the highest bidder as he competes for a spot on the U.S. team for the London Games this summer.

January 18, 2012 2 Photos
A tamer Gervais leads predictable Golden Globes
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association dared to let Ricky Gervais come back and host the Golden Globe Awards, a year after he insulted the organization and nearly everyone in the star-studded room with his lacerating wit.

January 16, 2012 1 Photo
‘Artist,’ ‘Descendants’ score top Globe wins
The black-and-white silent film “The Artist” led the Golden Globes with three wins Sunday at a show that spread Hollywood’s love around among a broad range of films, including best drama recipient “The Descendants” and its star, George Clooney.

January 15, 2012 2 Photos
Firm tests green tech in historic neighborhood
In a trio of century-old buildings, a Bethlehem company is going to experiment with some of the newest green technologies.

The Stone House Group for more than a decade has been in the business of advising schools and other companies on energy efficiency. Now, the company is going to put its practice to use in three historic buildings it owns in the Five Points area.

January 14, 2012 1 Photo
Wineries grow their presence at Farm Show
One of Pennsylvania’s best kept secrets is its thriving wine industry, said Jennifer Eckinger, executive director of the Pennsylvania Winery Association.

At this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show, Gov. Tom Corbett alongside Eckinger, unveiled a sculpture as part of the “Pennsylvania Wine Stories” campaign.

January 12, 2012 1 Photo
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