POSTAL UPDATES
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Jan 22, 2025, 11:23 AM
Inaugural postmarks and souvenir cover offered
by Linn’s StaffTwo postmarks for the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald J. Trump as president of the United States will be available from Washington, D.C. -
Jan 10, 2025, 10:00 AM
Celebrating 190th anniversary of Kentucky church
by Linn’s StaffAntioch Christian Church, a building in Winchester, Ky., is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. -
Dec 30, 2024, 11:00 AM
Postmark celebrates timeless Christmas movie
by Linn’s StaffOne of the most beloved movies watched by families all over the United States around Christmas is the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life. -
Dec 26, 2024, 09:00 AM
Canada Post resumes operations Dec. 17 following strike
by David HartwigA strike of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers began Nov. 15. -
Dec 19, 2024, 11:00 AM
Trump expresses interest in privatizing U.S. Postal Service
by Linn’s StaffAccording to Reuters, the Washington Post reported that Trump “has discussed his desire to privatize the Postal Service with Howard Lutnick, his pick for commerce secretary.” -
Dec 17, 2024, 08:30 AM
New sprayed-on postmark for the 2024 holiday season
by Jay BigalkeA single snowman appears on a new holiday sprayed-on postmark that likely went into use nationwide on Dec. 2. -
Dec 10, 2024, 13:00 PM
Holiday-themed postmarks spread joy across United States
by Molly GoadThe Nov. 28 edition of the United States Postal Service’s Postal Bulletin contains 14 holiday-themed postmarks offering a variety of designs to celebrate the season. -
Nov 29, 2024, 09:01 AM
USPS suspends mail service to Canada as strike continues
by David HartwigThe United States Postal Service temporarily suspended international mail service to Canada as of Nov. 25 due to a national strike of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers which began Nov. 15. -
Nov 29, 2024, 09:00 AM
USPS launches online catalog for Operation Santa
by Linn’s StaffThe United States Postal Service is launching a new online catalog for its Operation Santa children’s gift program, the USPS said in a Nov. 18 press release. -
Nov 27, 2024, 11:30 AM
New retail prototype for post office debuts in Georgia
by Jay BigalkeIn October the United States Postal Service unveiled a new “prototype for retail locations.” -
Nov 26, 2024, 10:30 AM
Rural New York community offers first postmark of season
by Molly GoadThe design highlights the Postal Service’s role in delivering holiday cheer, featuring a USPS delivery truck crossing a stone bridge, framed by a festive border of holly leaves and berries. -
Nov 22, 2024, 10:00 AM
USPS announces price changes for shipping services in 2025
by Linn’s StaffThe Postal Regulatory Commission will review the changes before they are scheduled to take effect, the USPS said in a Nov. 15 press release -
Nov 21, 2024, 08:15 AM
McReynolds elected chairwoman of USPS board of governors
by Linn’s StaffMcReynolds was appointed to the board of governors by President Joe Biden and was confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 2021. -
Nov 7, 2024, 11:00 AM
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Plymouth 400’s commemorative postmarks
by Molly GoadTwo Thanksgiving-themed pictorial postmarks have been made available by the Plymouth 400 Legacy organization. -
Oct 30, 2024, 13:00 PM
2024 Blokart East Coast Championships honored with special Oct. 12 pictorial postmark
by Molly GoadBlokart racing, originally conceived in 1999 by New Zealander Paul Beckett, has grown from humble beginnings in a garage to an international sport. -
Oct 18, 2024, 10:00 AM
U.S. Postal Service announces mailing dates for 2024 holiday season
by Linn’s StaffThe mailing dates are recommended for expected delivery before Dec. 25, according to the United States Postal Service. -
Oct 15, 2024, 09:45 AM
Election mail cancellation rolls out nationwide
by Jay BigalkeThe new postmark’s design area, with horizontal bars at the top and bottom, reads: “As in past elections, USPS is ready. If you choose to vote by mail, please mail early.” -
Oct 11, 2024, 10:00 AM
USPS to continue nationwide delivery of COVID-19 test kits
by By Linn’s StaffHouseholds in the United States and its territories can order up to four test kits at no cost. -
Oct 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
Puerto Rico postmark honors World Alzheimer’s Month
by Molly GoadThe postmark, featuring a detailed brain illustration surrounded by leaves and droplets, symbolizes cognitive decline and the importance of awareness. -
Oct 7, 2024, 13:00 PM
USPS plans to raise postal rates five times in next three years
by Linn’s StaffThe proposed increases for what the USPS calls “Market Dominant classes” are discussed in a Sept. 23 filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission.
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