WASHINGTON — 8/25/26 – The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season. The planned change for peak season, […]
Writer celebrated where life imitated art SOUTH BERWICK, ME — 8/21/26 – The U.S. Postal Service honored Sarah Orne Jewett with a stamp today at the Sarah Orne Jewett Literary House in the town she would call home her entire life. The stamp features an original portrait of the author with the Maine coast as background […]
From USPS News Link – 8/21/26 Federal regulations prohibit favoritism in hiring, promotions The Postal Service is marking USPS Ethics Awareness Week by reminding employees that nepotism is prohibited in the workplace. Under federal law, USPS employees cannot hire, promote or advocate for a relative — including a spouse, parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin, […]
Operating revenue was $19.9 billion, a 6.1 percent increase, compared to same quarter last year Controllable loss decreased $584 million and net loss decreased $562 million, compared to same quarter last year Despite improved third quarter results, the long-term liquidity crisis continues WASHINGTON – 8/7/26 – The U.S. Postal Service today announced its financial results […]
WASHINGTON — 8/7/26 – Below are the prepared remarks of Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner, delivered during the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors open session on Aug. 7, 2026. Thank you, Chairwoman McReynolds, for your kind remarks. Good afternoon, everyone. Let me add my welcome to all attending or listening-in. For a little […]
USPS News Link – 8/4/26 -The Postal Service is reminding employees that gambling in the workplace violates USPS policies and federal ethics laws. Employees are prohibited from gambling while on duty, in uniform or on USPS property. They also cannot use USPS computers or mobile phones to gamble at any time. Prohibited gambling includes: • […]
Washington, DC – 7/29/26 – Today, the Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission) released an in-depth review of the Postal Service’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Performance Report and FY 2026 Performance Plan. This statutory review evaluates whether the Postal Service met its performance goals and assesses the viability of its planned targets. As part of its mandate, […]
WASHINGTON — 7/27/26 – The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Friday, August 7 in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, D.C. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which begins at 3 p.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room. The board’s expected agenda is: Call […]
USPS News Link – 7/16/26 – A new episode of “Mail with Mr. ZIP” — the animated series on YouTube that aims to increase awareness of the Postal Service among young audiences — spotlights the nation’s 250th birthday. In this episode, Mr. ZIP and his friends time travel to July 4, 1776, where they witness Benjamin […]
USPS 7/15/26 – The Postal Service is offering customers a way to buy and sell goods by using USPS Smart Lockers. Called USPS Local XChange, the service allows buyers and sellers who are local to each other to deliver and retrieve items purchased through an online marketplace without having to meet in person. A seller […]