Happy Labor Day! The first Labor Day was on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1883, in New York City. The idea spread through labor organizations, and it was recognized by that state’s government in 1886. Congress made it a federal holiday in 1894.Bird…

The fireworks Friday night were fantastic! And there will be a few more this weekend, along with other fun things to see and do.

Bird line suggestions:

• Seeing stars
• Boomtown
• Snap, crackle, pop
• Big bang
• O, say can you see?

Today’s Bird line: What a blast!…

It’s Independence Day! And for the Fourth we have fun things to do, fireworks displays and photography tips. Don’t forget to post your photos, too — I can’t wait to see ‘em!

Bird line suggestions:

• Revolutionary idea
• Old Glory
• The spirit of ‘76
• Red,…

It’s Father’s Day; did you remember to call your dad?

Five of our reporters talked to St. Louis kids with famous fathers — Chuck Berry, William Clay Sr., John Londoff, Robert Lowery Sr. and Lary Eckert — and proved you…

It’s Memorial Day — an extra day off work and school for most people, perfect for that first barbecue of the summer.

Bird line suggestions:

• A fork in the road
• Outdoor dining
• Meat me in St. Louis
• Season’s greetings
• Heating up
• Grill of my dreams
• This…

About 75 veterans die each hour, according to the Department of Defense. There aren’t enough buglers to play taps at each of the funerals, which keeps players like Forrest Tosie busy. The Weatherbird is picking up a trumpet to mark this…

It’s Easter, and the Weatherbird dressed for the occasion with Hoppin’ down the bunny trail.

I’m going to let you in on a Weatherbird secret: Artist Dan Martin was on vacation this past week. While we missed him, as you…

Did you miss the last lunar eclipse? You’re in luck: Tonight’s eclipse will be much earlier, and if the forecast holds true, you shouldn’t have any trouble seeing it.

Stake out a good watching-spot by 7:30 p.m.; by 9:30, the moon…

Watch as cartoonist Dan Martin draws today’s Weatherbird.

The Weatherbird often marks (and dresses up — or down — for) holidays. Today’s Valentine’s Day Bird line suggestions:
• Love story
• Sweet somethings
• Heart attack
• Love is in the…

I hope you flappers will check the new video of me drawing tomorrow’s Cupid Weatherbird. We tried a different camera angle and some darker pencil to show how the drawing is constructed. Some readers have…