Two holiday stamp releases arrive
The Postal Service will release this year’s first holiday stamps on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Month: September 2024
A carrier bonds with a customer
Gaylend “Zee” Zahn, a San Diego letter carrier, has a special assistant: Roman Toriello, a young man with special needs who enjoys helping Zahn on his route.
Prolific Colorado mail thief used dinner knives to counterfeit postal keys and open boxes in several cities
In a Colorado Best Buy parking lot last November, Adam Turner was handcuffed and placed in the back of a police car. The arrest in Lone Tree would mark the end of his career as a prolific mail thief.
The Postal Service’s new electric delivery trucks focus on safety and utility
The U.S. Postal Service’s new delivery vehicles, launched in Athens, Georgia, offer postal carriers improved safety, comfort, and efficiency, with plans to expand nationwide by 2028.
US Postal Service Announces Change to Discount Rates
Announced on September 11, USPS said it will no longer offer discounted rates through Negotiated Service Agreements (NSAs) for packages entered by consolidators at Post Office Delivery Units.
Audit cites problems with U.S. Postal Service facilities in Jefferson, Tuscaloosa counties
An audit of postal facilities in Center Point, Birmingham, Northport and Tuscaloosa found operational problems that the report said was hampering the quality of service in those locations.
USPS to Highlight Delivering for America Investments in Pennsylvania at Williamsport Sorting and Delivering Center
As part of its Delivering for America plan, the U.S. Postal Service is rolling out significant investments across the nation – including in Pennsylvania. This $40 billion initiative is designed to modernize and revitalize the Postal Service.
Philadelphia mail handler accused of stealing 112 US Treasury checks while on job
A Philadelphia mail processing clerk is currently off the job after authorities say he stole 112 pieces of mail containing United States Treasury checks earlier this summer.
USPS OIG – Planning and Deployment of the Matrix Regional Sorter
The initial operation of the MaRS led to problems with processing packages as well as safety issues. Further, a lack of oversight led to packages being delayed.
Senators Cardin and Van Hollen, Congressman Mfume, Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Rename Baltimore Post Office After Congressman Elijah Cummings
Our friend Elijah Cummings dedicated his life to the pursuit of equal justice and equal opportunity for all. And nowhere did he work harder to achieve those goals than in his beloved Baltimore community. This effort will serve as a tribute to all that Elijah did for this community and for Maryland