POSTAL UPDATES
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Nov 4, 2017, 08:00 AM
USPS hopes for more Sunday package deliveries
by Bill McAllisterUSPS began a pilot expansion program earlier this year, hoping to convince more merchants to ship goods directly to customer via the agency. -
Nov 3, 2017, 05:05 AM
Nominees in line to fill vacant USPS board of governors positions: Week's Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, Turkey and Finland earn respective crowns in separate Europa stamp competitions. -
Oct 30, 2017, 04:00 AM
Arizona postmark celebrates when Tucson was named the capital
by Michael BaadkeTo commemorate 150 years since Tucson began serving as Arizona’s capital, the Postal History Foundation in Tucson sponsored a pictorial cancel. -
Oct 27, 2017, 16:15 PM
Postmark for Pocono Raceway weekend events shows the Tricky Triangle
by Michael BaadkeKnown as the Tricky Triangle, the Pocono Raceway hosts NASCAR Cup Series events during the year, including the Overton’s 400 race held July 30. -
Oct 27, 2017, 11:52 AM
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Oct 27, 2017, 05:53 AM
Postal board finally receives three nominees to fill vacant posts
by Bill McAllisterPresident Donald Trump announced he will nominate three individuals to serve on the long vacant USPS board of governors. -
Oct 9, 2017, 06:00 AM
Memo to CSAC: Invite former committee members to an annual update meeting
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentFormer United States Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe made the suggestion during a Facebook exchange with Cary Brick, a former CSAC member. -
Oct 6, 2017, 10:30 AM
U.S. letter rate to increase Jan. 21
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe 1¢ letter-rate increase is tied to the approximately 1.9 percent annual rate of inflation, as shown in the Consumer Price Index. -
Oct 2, 2017, 05:45 AM
Postal Service OIG takes critical aim at delayed mail, overtime pay in Northeast
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe findings of the reports, published Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, were quickly refuted by U.S. Postal Service officials. -
Sep 21, 2017, 05:00 AM
Date meets ZIP in five Southern California postmarks in September
by Michael BaadkeThis week there are five Southern California post offices listed that are having fun with concept of “Date meets ZIP.” -
Sep 17, 2017, 13:00 PM
A 17th-century Massachusetts windmill gets a postmark
by Michael BaadkeEach year on the weekend after Labor Day, the Eastham Windmill Weekend offers a parade, craft show, road race, vehicle show, cookouts, and much more. -
Sep 15, 2017, 05:00 AM
Surprising finds in USPS report, Legends of Hollywood series in jeopardy: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, readers were introduced to an expansive new collection of essays discussing philatelic forgeries. -
Sep 11, 2017, 11:45 AM
Surprising conclusion of new USPS inspector general report: ‘billions served’ at nation’s post offices
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe new report says there are far more people visiting the nation’s 30,000 post offices than the Postal Service’s official estimates indicate. -
Sep 8, 2017, 06:00 AM
Harvey wreaks havoc, understand stamp collecting language: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we offered insights on how to become more familiar with stamp collecting terms and phrases. -
Sep 7, 2017, 15:00 PM
Avalon, California, on Santa Catalina Island offers three pictorial postmarks
by Michael BaadkeThe three designs each have a double-ring circular datestamp at right and an illustration at left. -
Aug 31, 2017, 11:10 AM
Harvey storms through Texas postal system
by Michael BaadkeMail service and retail operations were disrupted in the East Texas region devastated by Hurricane Harvey in late August. -
Aug 29, 2017, 11:30 AM
U.S. Postal Service contemplates 50¢ stamp
by Bill McAllister, Washington Correspondent“Postal officials didn’t spell out what any of the new rates would be,” Dead Tree Edition, a website that covers postal issues, reported Aug. 26. -
Aug 27, 2017, 04:00 AM
Postmarks extend excitement of Aug. 21 total solar eclipse
by Michael BaadkeThe explosion of solar eclipse postmarks that began with last week’s listing continues this week. -
Aug 19, 2017, 06:00 AM
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services no longer accepting foreign credit card payments
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentA collector in the United Kingdom was surprised to learn that Stamp Fulfillment Services would no longer accept payment using his credit card. -
Aug 17, 2017, 13:00 PM
Coast-to-coast eclipse postmarks include ‘landfall’ marking in Oregon
by Michael BaadkeThe total solar eclipse sweeping across the United States Aug. 21 is the theme for numerous pictorial cancels in this week’s listings.
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