Forbes – 9/19/24 – Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and USPS officials held a press briefing about election preparations and mail-in ballot security measures ahead of November’s elections.
WASHINGTON — 9/18/24 – The U.S. Postal service is announcing a new partnership between two iconic American brands — USPS Operation Santa and Toys“R”Us — for the 2024 holiday season. The collaboration is expected to expand the beloved USPS Operation Santa program, making it easier than ever for families and individuals to participate. USPS Operation […]
The contracts are consistent with the Delivering for America strategy USPS News Link – 9/16/24 – The Postal Service is implementing a new strategic approach in its contracts with package consolidators — companies that group together large volumes of packages for entry into various points of the USPS network. These contracts no longer reflect operational […]
Postal Service will no longer offer discounted rates through Negotiated Service Agreements for packages entered by consolidators at Post Office Delivery Units Since implementation began three years ago, the DFA strategy is driving a revitalized organization capable of achieving its public service mission in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner WASHINGTON — 9/11/24 – The […]
Bear Bryant – Born September 11, 1913 Smithsonian National Postal Museum – Paul “Bear” Bryant {1913-1983} set a new record for wins by a college football coach in 1981, when the University of Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Tigers of Auburn University. Bryant himself had played football at the University of Alabama. Legend has it […]
9/11/24 – USPS – Postal Service employees collected 44 million pounds of food during this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive, which was held May 11. The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) leads the annual one-day drive, with help from USPS and other organizations. “Letter carriers showed up again for their communities and helped […]
Give Me Liberty and Give Me Stamps U.S. Postal Service commemorates 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress with a new Forever stamp PHILADELPHIA — 9/5/24 – On this day 250 years ago, the foundation of American independence was laid when the First Continental Congress met at Carpenters’ Hall to determine how to safeguard the […]
WASHINGTON —9/5/24 – The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season. The planned peak-season pricing, which was approved […]
https://about.usps.com/video/DFA_TPIA05.mp4 9/4/24 – In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses how the Postal Service is becoming more environmentally sustainable. The discussion includes efforts to electrify the USPS delivery fleet, modernize buildings and equipment, and reduce the number of truck trips. The video is the fifth and final installment in “The Plan in […]
Washington, DC – 8/29/24 – Today the Postal Regulatory Commission submitted its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Justification to the Postal Service Board of Governors. Members of the Commission unanimously approved the budget. This marks the third budget request for the Commission under the Postal Service Reform Act- Title 39, United States Code, Section 205. […]