POSTAL UPDATES
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Mar 23, 2023, 13:00 PM
Black History Month postmark captures culture, music, and ritual
The United States Postal Service has extended the availability of a postmark for Black History Month. -
Mar 10, 2023, 08:00 AM
New customs regulations in effect for U.S. international packages to the European Union
Effective July 2021, all shipments to European Union member countries had to include a formal customs declaration. -
Mar 8, 2023, 12:00 PM
Sixth grader’s postmark highlights county’s farming, aerospace roots
Auglaize County in northwestern Ohio turned 175 years old on Feb. 14, and a postal cancellation was a part of the festivities. -
Feb 24, 2023, 12:00 PM
USPS proposes changes to address surge in use of counterfeit stamps
The changes to the Postal Service’s Domestic Mail Manual will allow the agency to treat items in the mail bearing counterfeit stamps as abandoned. -
Feb 23, 2023, 08:15 AM
School bus drivers praised on South Carolina postmark
Various essential workers have been featured on postmarks over the years. -
Feb 20, 2023, 12:00 PM
Space Foundation to honor USPS for space-themed stamps
The award will be presented April 17 during the opening ceremonies of the foundation’s Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. -
Feb 14, 2023, 13:00 PM
Postal Service to launch USPS Ground Advantage service July 9
The new service will feature two-day to five-day delivery service standards for packages that weigh up to 70 pounds. -
Jan 31, 2023, 10:00 AM
Send a ‘sweet, simple message’ with a postmark from Bliss, N.Y.
A second postmark offering sentiments of love comes from Romeo, Mich. -
Jan 24, 2023, 12:00 PM
Send affection with a conversation hearts postmark
The valentine remailing program in Loveland, Colo., has been spreading the love for 77 years. -
Jan 19, 2023, 10:49 AM
Royal Mail resumes export of international mail
On Jan. 18 Great Britain’s Royal Mail resumed the export of international mail that does not require a customs declaration. -
Jan 18, 2023, 11:23 AM
Cyber incident continues for Royal Mail
Great Britain’s Royal Mail has reported a cyber incident and is temporarily unable to send international mail. The disruption may have been caused by Russian criminals using ransomware. -
Jan 13, 2023, 12:04 PM
Royal Mail experiences cyber incident
Great Britain’s Royal Mail has reported a cyber incident and is temporarily unable to send international mail. -
Jan 6, 2023, 12:00 PM
Postal issues may take back seat under new House leadership
Republicans on the House Oversight and Reform Committee have been highly protective of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and his Delivering for America plan. -
Dec 22, 2022, 13:12 PM
Snowy otter cancel honors America’s underwater parks
The Ventura County Philatelic Society in Ventura, Calif., sponsored the postmark in conjunction with its annual Youth Stamp Fair. -
Dec 21, 2022, 11:00 AM
USPS agrees to boost purchase of electric trucks
All of the Next Generation trucks to be delivered in 2026 and afterward are to be electric, the USPS said. -
Dec 9, 2022, 12:00 PM
The angel who saved a small-town post office
This year marks the 26th folksy angel design created by local artist Pat Kaake. -
Dec 6, 2022, 12:00 PM
U.S. first-class stamp to cost 63¢ beginning Jan. 22
Overall, increases for first-class mail, marketing mail, periodicals, package services and special services will be about 4.2 percent, the USPS said. -
Dec 2, 2022, 10:02 AM
Animals prepare for holidays on North Pole, N.Y., cancel
The subject of a holiday postmark from Wilmington, N.Y., is a charming winter scene full of forest animals. -
Nov 29, 2022, 11:00 AM
Postal Inspection Service numbers confirm sharp rise in mail thefts
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced a measure that would require a barcode on all mail-in ballots for federal elections. -
Nov 24, 2022, 10:00 AM
Postal Service faces skepticism from House lawmakers
The hearing probably was one of the last the House of Representatives will hold on a postal issue while it is under Democratic control.
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