POSTAL UPDATES
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Nov 30, 2021, 16:30 PMPostmark celebrates the work of artist Augusto Marin
The human figure, often in groups, is a central motif in many of Marin’s works, as is a horse. -
Nov 29, 2021, 07:00 AMBiden rejects postal board effort to save chairman
Biden did not mention the efforts of the Postal Service’s current board of governors to keep chairman Ron Bloom in office. -
Nov 18, 2021, 15:29 PMUSPS letter carrier visits ‘Sesame Street’
The Sesame Street segment focused on how letters are handled by the Postal Service and what joy they can bring. -
Nov 17, 2021, 15:59 PMDeJoy and other postal officials receive big bonuses
The former North Carolina logistics executive had a compensation package totaling $480,985 for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30. -
Nov 16, 2021, 08:15 AM
Trump appointees to USPS board of governors send pointed message to President Biden
The action came Nov. 10 when the Postal Service’s board of governors voted to extend Ron A. Bloom’s term as chairman for another year. -
Nov 11, 2021, 15:40 PM
USPS to raise shipping costs by 3 percent on Jan. 9
The increases have been approved by the Postal Service's board of governors, but they also must be endorsed by the Postal Regulatory Commission. -
Nov 9, 2021, 10:00 AMNapex pictorial postmark highlights vaccine efforts
The postmarks is one of three cancels with a similar theme offered during the Napex show. -
Nov 1, 2021, 12:09 PM
Funds for new USPS trucks in Biden’s recovery proposal
The pending House bill calls for $2.57 billion for the purchase of new electric postal trucks and $3.51 billion for building the charging infrastructure needed to support the trucks. -
Oct 28, 2021, 12:57 PM
GOP breaks with DeJoy over postal banking
The USPS confirmed Oct. 4 that it had begun offering limited check cashing services at four East Coast locations. -
Oct 26, 2021, 13:13 PMWitch on Walpex show cancel with Halloween theme
In recent years, the United States has issued a number of stamps related to Halloween. -
Oct 19, 2021, 11:30 AMState attorneys general file complaint against DeJoy
A group of 20 state attorneys general has lodged a formal complaint against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year Delivering for America plan. -
Oct 17, 2021, 10:30 AMDeadliest U.S. forest fire remembered on postmark
One hundred and 50 years ago, the United States’ deadliest forest fire raged in northeastern Wisconsin. -
Oct 13, 2021, 10:56 AM
Interest groups urge Biden not to reappoint Bloom to second term on USPS board of governors
What has riled the groups about Bloom’s role has been his unwavering support for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. -
Oct 9, 2021, 11:30 AMPRC again questions USPS mail delivery plan
While the PRC said it found the “stated goals … appear reasonable,” it declared that the overall slow mail plan is based on facts that “have not been demonstrated.” -
Oct 8, 2021, 09:32 AM
USPS offering check cashing at four locations
The four communities where the tests are underway are Washington, D.C.; Falls Church, Va.; Baltimore, Md.; and the Bronx, N.Y. -
Sep 30, 2021, 12:50 PMPriority Mail boxes and envelopes are shrinking
The Postal Service said it is changing the dimensions of 11 of its boxes offered to the general public and three specialty boxes provided to high-volume customers. -
Sep 25, 2021, 10:00 AMA Sept. 11 anniversary postmark
The Friends of Flight 93 nonprofit organization is honoring the flight’s 33 passengers and seven crew members with a pictorial postmark on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11. -
Sep 23, 2021, 10:50 AMSt. Nick and sleigh on next USPS holiday postage label
The postage labels are dispensed at self-service kiosks installed in many post offices across the country. -
Sep 20, 2021, 14:30 PM
Appeals court wary of upending Postal Service rate case
The hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ended without the judges giving any indication when they might rule. -
Sep 16, 2021, 11:47 AM
USPS plans price hikes two times a year starting in 2023
The affected market dominant products include first-class mail, marketing (advertising) mail, periodicals, package services and special services.
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US Stamps
Dec 6, 2021, 2 PMU.S. 2022 Edmonia Lewis stamp ceremony details announced
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US Stamps
Dec 6, 2021, 2 PMCeremony details revealed for U.S. 2022 Love stamps
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World Stamps
Dec 6, 2021, 2 PMNew Canadian stamp celebrates author Margaret Atwood
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World Stamps
Dec 6, 2021, 9 AMRegistration date set for APS 2022 Summer Seminar
