POSTAL UPDATES
-
Jan 17, 2018, 10:15 AMU.S. Postal Service tops Gallup poll favorite agency list once again
The U.S. Postal Service remains the most favorite federal agency with a 74 percent positive rating. -
Jan 16, 2018, 06:00 AMPostal Service breaks its silence on criticism of Amazon shipping agreement
The Postal Service recently responded to criticism of a delivery deal between the USPS and retail giant Amazon. -
Jan 8, 2018, 05:00 AMIllinois county celebrates 200th birthday with commemorative postmark
The Union County Historical and Genealogy Society in Jonesboro, Ill., is commemorating the county’s bicentennial with a special postmark. -
Jan 3, 2018, 04:00 AMTrump tweets criticism of USPS-Amazon package delivery agreement
A 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 PMNew rules for computer-generated postage rile some
After 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 AMSculptor seeking at least $10 million for Lady Liberty
Lawyers 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 AMPresenting some issue dates for 2018: Week's Most Read
Also this week, we learned of some fascinating Canadian issues that are slated for a Jan. 15 release. -
Dec 19, 2017, 03:55 AMFormer USPS vice president sentenced after inspectors uncovered lies
Special 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
Why a pack of three envelopes? The answer may be found on the backs of the envelopes. -
Dec 7, 2017, 12:00 PMMourning W. Marvin Watson Jr., 1924-2017
Appointed 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 AMPostal Service severing ties with overseas agents
The 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 AMChristmas postmarks abound, with celebrations from all around the country
The 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 PMUSPS offers pictorial first-day postmark for Alzheimer’s semipostal
The 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 AMFour postal forms, blue neighborhood mailboxes are fading quickly: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, the Royal Mail adds six stamps to their slate that celebrate the Queen's 70th anniversary. -
Nov 23, 2017, 04:30 AMDisappearing blue collection mailboxes; routine density tests performed
The Postal Service’s curbside blue collection boxes around the neighborhoods are dropping like flies. -
Nov 22, 2017, 05:43 AMThe Jenny Invert distribution saga continues: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, the USPS shared some news regarding some forms that will phase out starting in 2018. -
Nov 22, 2017, 03:00 AMPostal Service blamed for late ballot delivery in Virginia election
Election officials across the state declined to process many absentee ballots that were delivered after the polls closed. -
Nov 21, 2017, 14:00 PMFour postal forms to be phased out starting in January
Some 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 AMNew details revealed about upright Jenny Invert distribution
When 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 AMPostal Service blames revenue shortfall on declining letter volume
The USPS said its controllable loss for the year was $814 million compared to $610 million in fiscal 2016.
Headlines
-
Postal Updates
Feb 20, 2019, 9 AMLincoln, Neb. postmark for Linpex, APS Stampshow
-
insights
Feb 19, 2019, 4 PM2019 U.S. Stamp Program
-
World Stamps
Feb 19, 2019, 11 AMMarvel superheroes stamps March 14 from Royal Mail
-
World Stamps
Feb 18, 2019, 8 PMListening to stamps: Europa’s birdsongs
