POSTAL UPDATES
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Feb 23, 2023, 08:15 AM
School bus drivers praised on South Carolina postmark
by Molly GoadVarious 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
by Linn’s StaffThe 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
by Charles SneeThe 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.
by Molly GoadA second postmark offering sentiments of love comes from Romeo, Mich. -
Jan 24, 2023, 12:00 PM
Send affection with a conversation hearts postmark
by Molly GoadThe 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
by David HartwigOn 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
by David HartwigGreat 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
by David HartwigGreat 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
by Bill McAllisterRepublicans 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
by Molly GoadThe 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
by Bill McAllisterAll 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
by Molly GoadThis 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
by Bill McAllisterOverall, 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
by Molly GoadThe 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
by Bill McAllisterLawmakers 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
by Bill McAllisterThe hearing probably was one of the last the House of Representatives will hold on a postal issue while it is under Democratic control. -
Nov 17, 2022, 12:30 PM
USPS increases shipping prices for parcels
by Bill McAllisterThe new rates are subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. -
Nov 16, 2022, 12:00 PM
USPS posts profit in 2022, warns big losses are coming
by Bill McAllisterVolumes dropped for most mail categories in fiscal year 2022, but revenues for all types of mail increased thanks to higher postage costs. -
Nov 15, 2022, 09:51 AM
Updates made to USPS history publication
by Jay BigalkeThe full-color, 156-page softcover book is available both in print and online. -
Nov 14, 2022, 13:00 PM
Send gratitude with Plymouth, Mass., postmark
by Molly GoadThanksgiving-themed pictorial postmarks have been made available by the Plymouth 400 Legacy.
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