POSTAL UPDATES
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Jan 16, 2018, 06:00 AM
Postal Service breaks its silence on criticism of Amazon shipping agreement
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service recently responded to criticism of a delivery deal between the USPS and retail giant Amazon. -
Jan 8, 2018, 05:00 AM
Illinois county celebrates 200th birthday with commemorative postmark
by Molly GoadThe Union County Historical and Genealogy Society in Jonesboro, Ill., is commemorating the county’s bicentennial with a special postmark. -
Jan 3, 2018, 04:00 AM
Trump tweets criticism of USPS-Amazon package delivery agreement
by Bill McAllisterA parcel delivery agreement between the USPS and retail giant Amazon was sharply criticized by President Donald Trump in a recent Twitter pronouncement. -
Dec 27, 2017, 13:30 PM
New rules for computer-generated postage rile some
by Bill McAllisterAfter a year of study, the United States Postal Service has announced what images and subject matter it will allow on computer-generated postage. -
Dec 26, 2017, 06:00 AM
Sculptor seeking at least $10 million for Lady Liberty
by Bill McAllisterLawyers for the Nevada sculptor have told a federal judge the U.S. Postal Service owes the artist more than $10 million for using the copyrighted image. -
Dec 22, 2017, 03:17 AM
Presenting some issue dates for 2018: Week's Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we learned of some fascinating Canadian issues that are slated for a Jan. 15 release. -
Dec 19, 2017, 03:55 AM
Former USPS vice president sentenced after inspectors uncovered lies
by Bill McAllisterSpecial agents from the Postal Inspector General discovered Whitman’s resume and a security clearance form he filled out were riddled with lies. -
Dec 14, 2017, 08:30 AM
‘Star Wars’ and Marine One team up on 2007 Express Mail envelopes
by Charles SneeWhy a pack of three envelopes? The answer may be found on the backs of the envelopes. -
Dec 7, 2017, 12:00 PM
Mourning W. Marvin Watson Jr., 1924-2017
by Bill McAllisterAppointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Watson was one of the president’s confidants and his former chief of staff before becoming chief. -
Dec 7, 2017, 10:00 AM
Postal Service severing ties with overseas agents
by Bill McAllisterThe decision to eliminate the overseas sales agents is the second recent decision the USPS has made affecting sales to foreign customers. -
Dec 6, 2017, 09:30 AM
Christmas postmarks abound, with celebrations from all around the country
by Michael BaadkeThe charming Dec. 2 Santa Claus postmark shown here is sponsored by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation in Plymouth, Vt. -
Dec 5, 2017, 13:30 PM
USPS offers pictorial first-day postmark for Alzheimer’s semipostal
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service has released details for ordering first-day covers for the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp issued Nov. 30. -
Dec 1, 2017, 05:07 AM
Four postal forms, blue neighborhood mailboxes are fading quickly: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the Royal Mail adds six stamps to their slate that celebrate the Queen's 70th anniversary. -
Nov 23, 2017, 04:30 AM
Disappearing blue collection mailboxes; routine density tests performed
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service’s curbside blue collection boxes around the neighborhoods are dropping like flies. -
Nov 22, 2017, 05:43 AM
The Jenny Invert distribution saga continues: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the USPS shared some news regarding some forms that will phase out starting in 2018. -
Nov 22, 2017, 03:00 AM
Postal Service blamed for late ballot delivery in Virginia election
by Bill McAllisterElection officials across the state declined to process many absentee ballots that were delivered after the polls closed. -
Nov 21, 2017, 14:00 PM
Four postal forms to be phased out starting in January
by Bill McAllisterSome post offices have already implemented the changes, and others still have some of the forms readily available in some lobbies. -
Nov 17, 2017, 07:15 AM
New details revealed about upright Jenny Invert distribution
by Bill McAllisterWhen the inspector general staff came to Kansas City, they conducted an inventory of the upright Jenny Invert panes, 22 still remained. -
Nov 15, 2017, 04:05 AM
Postal Service blames revenue shortfall on declining letter volume
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS said its controllable loss for the year was $814 million compared to $610 million in fiscal 2016. -
Nov 13, 2017, 07:13 AM
USPS rolling out holiday postmarks, with seven designs for designated cities
by Michael BaadkeAll eight postmarks show a silhouette of Santa flying across the sky in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer.
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