POSTAL UPDATES
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Sep 26, 2018, 14:00 PM
Task force’s recommendations to Trump remain a mystery
The silence has led to several public predictions that the panel’s proposals will “never see the light of day.” -
Sep 20, 2018, 09:00 AM
‘Thinking of You’ postmark promotes greeting card use
Linn's editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke thinks the postmark has a great concept with a not-so-great execution. -
Sep 19, 2018, 06:00 AM
Trump criticizes Universal Postal Union in memorandum
President Trump blasts the UPU for establishing international rates that favor foreign mailers over domestic mail users. -
Sep 17, 2018, 10:30 AM
Florida postmark celebrates first responders
The Hollywood (Florida) Stamp Club has sponsored a Sept. 14 pictorial postmark to honor first responders. -
Sep 6, 2018, 09:30 AM
Push for Aretha Franklin stamp made at funeral
A suggestion by a former member of the Detroit City Council has grown into a national campaign to secure a stamp for the late “Queen of Soul.” -
Sep 6, 2018, 04:30 AM
Cumberland Island Seashore quarter launch commemorated
Two recent postmarks celebrate the 44th installment of the United States Mint series of America the Beautiful quarters. -
Sep 5, 2018, 08:45 AM
Two confirmed to USPS board of governors
After 20 months with no members, the United States Postal Service Board of Governors is no longer empty as two members were confirmed Aug. 28. -
Aug 31, 2018, 09:15 AM
New rule about premiums in marketing mail troubles mailers
If you have become accustomed to finding a small medal or other premium inside mailed fundraising appeal letters, that might soon end. -
Aug 28, 2018, 07:00 AM
Alaska State Fair postmark
The design includes the fair logo consisting of a young girl holding a rabbit and forget-me-not flowers, and featuring the theme, “Memories in the Making.” -
Aug 28, 2018, 06:00 AM
Trump expresses outrage over illegal drug shipments
The president complained on Twitter that the Senate must pass legislation that could slow the flow of illicit drugs into the U.S. through the USPS. -
Aug 23, 2018, 06:15 AM
U.S. Postal Service financial update
For the quarter that ended June 30, the United States Postal Service reported a net operating loss of $1.5 billion. -
Aug 22, 2018, 04:30 AM
APS youth fellow’s Americover postmark designs
Three pictorial postmarks for the American First Day Cover Society’s 63rd annual Americover show are now available. -
Aug 17, 2018, 06:00 AM
California fires, Hawaii volcano disrupting postal operations
Recent wildfires in northern California and volcanic activity on Hawaii’s Big Island have caused the closure of multiple post offices this summer. -
Aug 7, 2018, 16:30 PM
Columbus stamp show cancellations: dragons, castles and more
The United States Postal Service will offer a different pictorial cancellation for each day of the American Philatelic Society Stampshow 2018. -
Jul 26, 2018, 06:15 AM
Reno Stamp and Cover Show cancel bears message of peace
A pictorial postmark sponsored by the Nevada Stamp Study Society commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. -
Jul 20, 2018, 05:00 AM
Lung association tried to stop scratch and sniff stamp issue: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, magic is the theme of a new five-stamp set that will appear Aug. 7. -
Jul 19, 2018, 09:30 AM
President Trump calls for privatizing U.S. Postal Service
President Donald Trump’s administration has called for privatizing the United States Postal Service. -
Jul 16, 2018, 06:00 AM
Cherished postal dog receives postmark and party
The Danbury Railway Museum honors the famous Railway Post Office dog, Owney, with a July 14 postmark and celebration. -
Jul 13, 2018, 05:15 AM
Amazon's shift away from USPS: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, a new auction record in Chinese philately, and Scott editors assign one number to the 2018 federal duck stamp. -
Jul 12, 2018, 06:00 AM
Lung association tried to stop scratch and sniff stamp issue
Shortly before Frozen Treats stamps were released, the American Lung Association sent a letter to the USPS, saying the fragrances on the stamps “may pose a risk for serious health problems.”
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