“Phil visited the White House when President Reagan was in office,” Alexander said. Punxsutawney resident Oriana Whitmer said the frenzy over Phil is never-ending. “It’s super important ...

"He went to the White House to meet Ronald Reagan ... with a platform perch for Phil. Many visitors come to Punxsutawney's Groundhog Day for fun, or because it's on their bucket list.

Punxsutawney Phil, seen here in 2001 being carried by Groundhog ... "He went to the White House to meet Ronald Reagan, and he's met Jimmy Carter." On the other 364 days of the year, admirers ...

Punxsutawney Phil, seen here in 2001 being carried by Groundhog Club Inner ... "Phil's met two presidents," Dunkel says. "He went to the White House to meet Ronald Reagan, and he's met Jimmy Carter." ...