The movie sequel based on the “Twilight” books opens at midnight tonight in some theaters and nationwide on Friday. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” continues the story of Bella and her vampire boyfriend Edward, with the added tension of a…
Sarah Palin kicked off a 14-state tour to tout her political memoirs — “Going Rogue” — with an appearance Monday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Jane Henderson, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s book editor, writes in a front-page story for Tuesday’s paper that…
It’s nigh on Halloween, and talk turns to costumes and candy and goblins and ghosts. In De Soto, a pizza parlor is wondering if it has a real apparition. Weird sightings — including the spirit of a small boy —…
McGwire watches #63 sail off in September 1998
Tony LaRussa announced Monday morning that he’s returning for a 15th season as Cardinals manager — and he’s bringing former home run king Mark McGwire back to baseball as the team’s hitting coach.
“Mark…
St. Louis for the first time will play host on Sunday to Farm Aid, the benefit concert series dedicated to promoting a “vibrant family farm system of agriculture in America.”
The concert, at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, features Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson,…
The Summer Fun ‘09 guide is out Wednesday, offering more than 130 family-friendly things to do. Pick up Wednesday’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch — and get a head-start on great places to play, people-watch, eat and drink, hike and bike and…
Fredbird at the rally
They threw a pep rally for tourism Wednesday at Keiner Plaza — one of 41 nationally on “U.S. Travel Rally Day.” About 200 local travel industry workers — from Maritz and the Magic House, Six Flags, local…
Thousands of book lovers will help the Greater St. Louis Book Fair celebrate its 60th anniversary this weekend at the West County Center lower-level parking garage near Macy’s. A listing of the event’s hours is on STLtoday. Admission is free and…
St. Louis only classical music radio station — KFUO-FM — is for sale. Most buyers would switch to a more profitable programming format, like sports, country or rock. That would leave St. Louis without a classical music station.
What should the…
The Dow jumped up nearly 500 points, its biggest percentage gain since October, as investors nodded approval of Monday’s news on banks and housing. The Weatherbird nodded and said:
The Bird’s take on the Dow’s big day?
