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Sep 6, 2018, 04:30 AMCumberland 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 AMTwo 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 AMNew 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 AMAlaska 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 AMTrump 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 AMU.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 AMAPS 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 AMCalifornia 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 PMColumbus 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 AMReno 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 AMLung 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 AMPresident 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 AMCherished 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 AMAmazon'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 AMLung 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.” -
Jul 12, 2018, 04:00 AMA look at the Lance Armstrong settlement
Washington, D.C., lawyer reveals details of the government’s $5 million settlement with former Tour de France cyclist Lance Armstrong. -
Jul 10, 2018, 04:00 AMBeverly Shores, Ind. depot museum offers anniversary postmark
A museum that almost never was is celebrating 20 years and has commissioned a July 13 postmark for the occasion. -
Jul 6, 2018, 09:15 AMAutomatic distribution for U.S. commemoratives planned: Inside Linn’s
Also, James E. Lee takes a look at a few items from the 1941 edition of Clarence Brazer’s Essays for U.S. Adhesive Postage Stamps that have yet to be included in the Scott Catalogue. -
Jul 6, 2018, 04:00 AMAmazon starts move away from U.S. Postal Service
Amazon, the giant Seattle-based retailer, appears to be moving many of its packages away from the United States Postal Service. -
Jul 3, 2018, 10:15 AMJudge orders USPS to pay nearly $3.6 million for Lady Liberty stamp image
A federal judge sides with Nevada sculptor Robert S. Davidson in the case involving Statue of Liberty artwork on a 2010 forever stamp.
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