POSTAL UPDATES
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Jan 31, 2018, 05:00 AMStrako is new USPS marketing vice president overseeing stamp program
Effective Feb. 3, the United States Postal Service’s stamp program has a new supervisor with the hiring of a new vice president. -
Jan 26, 2018, 11:10 AMSenate subcommittee sounds alarm over opioids shipped with USPS
The chairman of the panel, Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, decried the Postal Service’s failure to move more rapidly over the issue. -
Jan 22, 2018, 04:27 AMHawaii landmark’s 50th birthday celebrated with pictorial postmark
Hawaii’s Byodo-In Temple has inspired a special pictorial postmark honoring the state’s rich history with Japan. -
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.
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Jan 26, 2020, 1 PM2020 U.S. Stamp Program
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World Stamps
Jan 24, 2020, 10 AMCanada Post announces spring issue dates for V-E Day, Group of Seven stamps
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World Stamps
Jan 24, 2020, 10 AMNew stamps depict food from the Netherlands, Japan and Singapore
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US Stamps
Jan 24, 2020, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Folded letter conceals advertising broadside
