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Postal Service’s air cargo shift to UPS makes everyone a winner

The U.S. Postal Service’s decision this week not to renew a contract with FedEx, worth more than $1.5 billion per year, for domestic air transport and award it to UPS after more than two decades actually benefits all three parties, according to industry analysts.

Five Points Post Office to rekindle nostalgic tax-day service with ‘Stamp Act’ event

Long before the era of electronic filing, post offices across the nation used to extend their hours until midnight on Tax Day, ensuring that taxpayers had ample time to meet the deadline.

USPS crowns a winner in its social media Stamp Showdown

The conservation-themed stamp, whose official name is Protect Sea Turtles, is slated to be released Tuesday, June 11.

USPS Police Issue Warning on Mailing Checks: ‘No Guarantee It Won’t Be Stolen’

And while the USPS has implemented safety measures and taken strides to educate the public on how to avoid having their checks stolen, high-ranking officials warn that not even the smartest practices may protect your bank account.

Forty years delivering Carpinteria’s mail

United States Postal Service (USPS) carrier Elise Malacara has been delivering mail to Carpinteria’s residents for nearly 40 years, 20 of those on a dedicated route through town. She will celebrate her 40th anniversary on April 23, and plans to retire in September of this year. 

More Postal Workers Affected By Facility Downgrade Than Union Anticipated

As many as 90 postal workers could have their jobs affected by the downgrading of a West Virginia mail facility — a figure notably higher than union representatives previously anticipated.

Latest postal facility review articles – 04/04/24

The U.S. Postal Service plans to review Processing and Distribution Centers as part of its 10-year Delivering for America plan. These are the latest articles found in the news

Mail service issues in the news – 04/04/24

Mail service issues are in the news every day.  Below are the latest articles I found.

USPS mail thefts and robberies – 04/04/24

Postal worker robberies and other mail thefts are becoming a daily event. These are the ones I found today.

Postal Service to Honor Ansel Adams With Stamps Showcasing 16 Stunning Portraits of the American Landscape

Experience the wonder of the American West through the lens of one of America’s most iconic photographers, Ansel Adams (1902-1984). This pane of 16 stamps features some of Adams’ most famous images in his signature “straight photography” style, an approach defined by its precision and directness.

Amidst ongoing issues, Virginia lawmakers say communication with USPS has been a ‘hard experience’

RICHMOND, Va. -- For months, lawmakers have been pushing the U.S. Postal Service to explain why Central Virginia has problems with its mail service.

An postal employee found — and returned — a missing wallet

After alerting her supervisor, Hicks found identification in the wallet and used social media to track down the owner.
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