PIGEON FORGE, TN — New Sparkling Holidays Commemorative Forever stamps featuring classic images of Santa are available for mailing holiday cards and letters this year— a time-honored tradition embraced by millions annually. The Postal Service dedicated the stamps at a special ceremony today at The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, TN. “I have […]
10/10/18 – The Postal Service™ filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of proposed price changes to take effect January 27, 2019. The new prices, if approved, include a five-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail® Forever® stamp from 50 cents to 55 cents. Metered letters would have a three-cent increase. […]
WASHINGTON — 10/09/18 – The U.S. Postal Service today announced the appointment of three members to the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC). Created in 1957, the CSAC evaluates all stamp proposals received by the Postal Service. Committee members, appointed by the Postmaster General, provide expertise on history, science and technology, art, education, sports and other subjects of […]
Delivering Christmas Wishes with Madonna and Child by Bachiacca Famed Italian Painter’s Artwork Adorns Holiday Stamp SANTA FE, NM — 10/03/18 – The U.S. Postal Service is offering its customers a timeless Christmas image this holiday season with today’s dedication of the Madonna and Child by Bachiacca holiday stamp. The ceremony took place inside the historic […]
WASHINGTON — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is reminding customers they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research Stamp. These 65-cent self-adhesive semipostal stamps are available year-round in sheets of 20 to help raise funds for breast cancer research. Each stamp is equal to […]
FORT WORTH, TX — 9/29/18 – In celebration of Hot Wheels’ 50th Anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service today issued a pane of 20 Forever stamps showcasing some of the classic toy car’s most outrageous designs. The stamps were issued during the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway. For the first […]
QUECHEE, VT — In the midst of winter, when leaves have fallen from the trees and snow covers the ground in many areas, the lively sights and sounds of resident birds can be a welcome treat. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates these beautiful creatures with Birds in Winter Forever stamps. A first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for […]
What: The U.S. Postal Service will be issuing a new Hanukkah Forever stamp to celebrate the Jewish holiday. The stamp will be dedicated in conjunction with a new stamp being issued by Israel Post. News about the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #HanukkahStamps Who: Judge Gary Shapiro, Judicial Officer, U.S. Postal Service When: Tuesday, […]
WASHINGTON — 9/13/18 – During an open meeting of the Temporary Emergency Committee (TEC) of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service today, Robert M. Duncan of Kentucky was elected chairman of the Board of Governors. David C. Williams of Illinois was elected vice-chairman of the Board. Also during today’s meeting, Williams was […]
Powerful hurricane menaces East Coast 9/11/18 – Federal officials warn Hurricane Florence is the strongest storm in decades to threaten the Carolinas and surrounding regions. The hurricane, now a Category 4, is expected to make landfall tomorrow night or Friday morning, bringing vicious winds, record rainfall and life-threatening storm surges. States of emergency have been […]