"... A series of philatelic exhibitions will take place at the Garrison Library from Tuesday September 16 to Thursday September 18, bringing together collectors and enthusiasts from Gibraltar and overseas.
The first day will mark the 50th anniversary of the Gibraltar Study Circle, a specialist society based in the United Kingdom with members worldwide. Incoming president Stan Lawrence will co-ordinate displays showcasing the range of Gibraltar philately, including covers, stamps, postal history, postal stationery and revenue stamps. ..." Source: www.chronicle.gi
"The Postal Service’s latest release also celebrates the 2026 World Expo...The first of the two stamps depicts the Old North Church, the city’s oldest standing church building and an icon of the American Revolution. ... The second stamp shows a “midnight rider” on horseback, one of several who warned locals that the British soldiers were on the march. ...The intaglio-printed designs resemble vintage engravings, paying homage to stamps issued in the 19th and early 20th centuries." Source: news.usps.com
"...Nearly 10,500 USPS employees accepted the voluntary early retirement offer, according to the Postal Service’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. USPS estimates it spent $167 million making these payments and covering associated payroll taxes.
In January, USPS offered early retirement buyouts to mail handlers who work in the agency’s mail processing facilities, and other USPS employees who work in a variety of support positions. Employees who accepted the offer received a $15,000 separation incentive. ..." Source: federalnewsnetwork.com
"... The NPMHU Negotiations Team and USPS Management have continued to meet for subcommittee discussions on NPMHU’s noneconomic proposals. During these off-the-record meetings, Management has asked clarifying questions to better understand the intent behind each proposal, and the NPMHU Negotiations Team continues to present strong arguments, backed by real-world examples and hard numbers.
Recent discussions have focused on the Postal Service’s continued use of 204Bs. A number of the proposals submitted by the NPMHU hope to..." Source: npmhu317.blogspot.com
"...In its latest financial report, US Postal Service (USPS) has announced controllable losses of US$1.6bn in Q3 2025 – an increase of US$522m compared to the same quarter last year.
Total operating revenue was US$18.8bn for the quarter, essentially flat ...Postmaster General David Steiner commented" Source: www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com
Postal Service hikes stamp prices while losing billions and delivering less value
"... The 78 cent opinion: Why stamp prices surge while mail volume plummets...First-class mail volume has dropped more than 50% since 2001 while prices jumped 100% since 2006" Source: www.foxnews.com
"...Delivery reliability improved for the agency’s Ground Advantage product but faltered for most other categories, per a report from the USPS Office of Inspector General. ..." Source: www.supplychaindive.com
"... A 45-year-old Springfield man has been indicted by federal grand jury for allegedly assaulting a U.S. Postal Service worker who was delivering mail in the Seminole Holland neighborhood.
A felony complaint initially was filed against Courtney Ellis on June 23 alleging that on the morning of June 18 he assaulted a postal worker delivering mail to his home in the 1900 block of South Virginia Avenue with a wooden board and continued to aggressively approach the worker. The grand jury indictment replaced this initial felony complaint. ..." Source: www.news-leader.com
"...On July 8, Greenwich Police booked Maulany Holligan, 21 of Tobyhanna, Pa. on felony charges of first-degree larceny and third-degree forgery. According to an affidavit, the arrest was linked to an incident in which an envelope with a bank check for $16,277 was reportedly stolen from a mailbox on Valley Drive. ..." Source: www.greenwichtime.com
"... Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation, together with Pennsylvania resident Bonita Shreve have filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Pennsylvania against the U.S. Postal Service. Shreve wants to mail her father a handgun as a gift, according to the filing, but is prohibited by federal law and Postal Service regulations.
In their filing the plaintiffs argue the Postal Service allows businesses and government officials to ship handgun and that individual Americans should have the same ability. Private shipping companies like UPS and FedEx have policies prohibiting shipping a handgun, the filing states...." Source: www.usatoday.com
"...On October 23, 2024, Fortino Pilier, 28, allegedly fled from a vehicle after it was pulled over by Erie County Sheriff’s deputies. He was arrested, searched, and found to be in possession of two United States Postal arrow keys.
It is alleged that Pilier said he planned to use the keys to illegally access mail. ..." Source: www.wivb.com
"LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. — Residents in Arden have been facing significant mail delivery issues, with many claiming they haven't received any mail for months. ... “You created this problem, fix it,” expressed John Shaw, a frustrated resident, as he pointed blame at the developer Lennar. Shaw highlighted the confusion surrounding the mail delivery situation: “You see all of these mailboxes along the street, and none of them will get mail. Even the new construction around the corner has mailboxes.”
Shaw and other residents have been persistently asking both the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Lennar for explanations for months regarding the prolonged lack of mail delivery. ..."This is false advertisement putting these mailboxes out here leading the residents to believe, and any new buyers that are coming here, that their mail will be coming here," Shaw stated. When asked if moving residents were informed about the cluster mailboxes, Shaw replied, “No, never mentioned.”" Source: www.wptv.com
"... MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80.
FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the postal service. Over the next half-century, Smith, a Marine Corps veteran, oversaw the growth of a company that became something of an economic bellwether because so many other companies rely on it...." Source: www.npr.org
"...William Carl Jackson, 36, had pleaded guilty in March to one count of "robbery of mail matter." In two incidents in the capital region, Jackson brandished a fake pistol at U.S. Postal Service workers and demanded their keys to mailboxes, he admitted in the plea agreement. After each robbery, Jackson rode away on a bicycle; after the first, he later tried to sell the stolen keys on the messaging app Telegram. ..." Source: www.sacbee.com
"Sept. 19, 2025, will mark the 21st annual commemoration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day. It is a few months away yet, but it’s not too early to start getting your pirate on. ... On Dec. 27, 2006, Ecuador issued a strip of five 30¢ Pirates stamps, a horizontal pair of 40¢ Pirates stamps, and a $1 Pirate stamp (Scott 1875-77, respectively) commemorating the pirates of the Galapagos Islands. The stamps were printed by lithography and are perforated gauge 13 by 13¼ or 13¼ by 13. The Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue values the set of three at $20.25 in mint, never-hinged condition. The set is a good buy at around $10 to $12. ..." Source: www.linns.com
"... On Friday, Simon Peters, 42, was sentenced to eight months in prison and 30 months of supervised release. He had pleaded guilty on February 18 to one count of making threats against public officials.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of the Virgin Islands said Peters called the Ottley Post Office in St. Thomas, USVI, on January 27, 2024, and issued multiple death threats toward a postal carrier.
Among the threats, Peters reportedly said: “Make sure..." Source: bnonews.com
"The roots of the Canada postal strike can be traced back to unresolved negotiations over wages, working conditions, and job security. CUPW members voted overwhelmingly in favor of striking after negotiations with Canada Post stalled earlier this year. The union’s demands arose amidst rising inflation and the increased cost of living, compelling employees to seek fair compensation for their work. ... Many Canadians are experiencing delays in receiving essential mail, including bills, medical supplies, and personal correspondences. Businesses relying on timely deliveries have also felt the impact, with some small businesses reporting a significant drop in customer satisfaction. Canada Post officials have expressed their commitment to resolving the conflict, stating they are willing to return to negotiations to end the strike as swiftly as possible. ..." Source: infopetitenation.ca
"... Four men have gone on trial charged with smuggling more than 300kg of cannabis from the US into the UK using the postal service.
Mohammed Hussain, 28, Abdu Husain 28, Sean Montgomery, 24 and Steven Munroe 44, all from Cardiff, are charged with conspiracy to import and supply controlled drugs.
An operation by police started after a postal worker reported suspicious activity and more than 20 uncollected parcels were seized at a sorting office. ..." Source: au.news.yahoo.com
"... Canada Post has rejected a request from the union representing postal workers to send their ongoing labour dispute to binding arbitration.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it was inviting Canada Post to a fair, final and binding arbitration process to resolve negotiations that have dragged on for months.
But the Crown corporation dismissed the proposal..." Source: www.norfolktoday.ca
"... A metro Atlanta small business says customer checks are repeatedly being intercepted in the mail and stolen before ever getting to them.
“We’ve had over 20 checks and it’s over $4,000,” Page Cade, of A&A Exterminators, said. “We’re having customers calling and saying I haven’t been serviced. And we say, well, we haven’t received your check.”
All the stolen A&A checks have been mobile deposited to a Regions Bank account. ..." Source: www.wsbtv.com
"...first lady Melania Trump and members of the Bush family gathered to unveil a U.S postage stamp bearing the portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush.
Amid the anticipation of the unveiling, Trump, Bush’s daughter Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch and Judy de Torok, a vice president at U.S. Postal Service, took turns sharing stories chronicling the former first lady’s life and achievements. ..." Source: apnews.com
"... CLEVELAND — A former Lakewood postal worker has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for stealing nearly $2 million worth of checks from the mail, according to federal authorities.
Gregory Drake, 35, of Cleveland, was sentenced to 41 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and theft of mail by a postal employee. ... " Source: www.wkyc.com
"... The Postal Service’s motion responds to NAPS’s claims that the Postal Service violated the pay and consultation requirements of the Postal Reorganization Act, 39 U.S.C. §§ 101, 1003, and 1004, in setting the Fiscal Year 2016-2019 EAS pay package. In its motion, the Postal Service argues, broadly, that it complied with the requirements of the Postal Reorganization Act in setting the FY2016-2019 pay package. The Postal Service also argues the court should defer to the Postal Service’s decision making in setting that pay package under the applicable ultra vires standard of review. ..." Source: naps.org
"... The site selection process is underway for the new U.S. Post Office in the Big Cove-Owens Cross Roads area...
“It is long overdue to keep pace with Madison County’s unprecedented population growth in this area. ..." Source: www.al.com
"... LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Complaints about missing mail in the Okolona area have led to a federal investigation, and now, a United States Postal Service employee has resigned.
The USPS Office of Inspector General confirmed an allegation of mail dumping was made at the Okolona Post Office last week. Several residents recently said they haven't received mail in weeks and worry it may be connected to the incident.
"I hope mine wasn't in there," Terry Herp, a postal customer, said outside the Okolona branch Tuesday.
According to the OIG, mail was found inside an employee's vehicle parked on postal property. ..." Source: www.wdrb.com
"Vicki Stuart, 64, was charged with 34 counts related to the ballot theft scheme, which occurred in the lead-up to last year’s presidential election. She pleaded guilty to one count of identity theft and one count of forgery in the 21st Judicial District Court. ... Stuart and another woman stole more than a dozen ballots from Mesa County residents before they could be delivered to the intended voters. The goal, prosecutors said, was to test the state’s voting safeguards.
The scheme was uncovered when some voters alerted authorities after the Colorado Ballot tracking system informed them their ballots were being processed, even though they hadn’t received their ballots yet. ..." Source: www.cpr.org
"...The first release — a 32-page booklet titled “Putting a Stamp on the American Experience” ...Both the booklet and pane are scheduled to be released in July and will be available at Post Offices and usps.com.
On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established “a line of posts” from Maine to Georgia to create a network of communications that kept Colonists’ messages from falling into the British Crown’s hands.
This postal system later became the Post Office Department and then the U.S. Postal Service.
Is anyone else having issues while trying to set up PSHB account? Yes, Many of Us Are!
"... I'm going through the process of setting up my PSHB account, and I get to the part where you're supposed to verify your identity. You are supposed to upload a picture of the front and back of you ID (drivers license..etc.). I've tried letting it take the photo online, as well as uploading it from my pictures. Every time it tells me that it "can't verify my ID". You can try up to 4 times and, after that, you have to wait 6 hours to try again. The only other way you can do it is go to an actual post office in person.
Anyone what dealing with this, and did you finally get it done? If so, how?
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"... How a Kentucky homeowner put her personal stamp on a dusty 1930s post office and turned it into a luxurious, comfortable place to live..." Source: www.thisoldhouse.com
"... BEDIAS, Texas (KBTX) - A Bedias man says lack of access to adequate mail delivery has caused him quite the financial hardship and health concerns as the delay has led to late bills and medication deliveries.
70-year-old Robert “Bobby” Bonner said six months ago, a driver on Highway 90 crashed into his neighborhood’s mailboxes and since then, he has had trouble getting his mail delivered. ..." Source: www.kbtx.com
"... According to CBP, officers assigned to the Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team at the Chicago International Mail Branch stopped eight shipments arriving from China that contained 161,860 counterfeit stamps. If they were genuine, the stamps would have a face value of over $118,000. ...Items that are found to be mailed with counterfeit stamps are also subject to being opened and disposed of as the postal service will consider them to be abandoned.
In order to ensure stamps are not counterfeit, USPIS recommends purchasing stamps directly from the U.S. Postal Service in person or online." Source: www.aol.com
"Ever wondered where packages that get lost in the mail end up? They could end up in your hands if you use some of these bidding sites. ...Under USPS policy, a lost or forgotten parcel can be sent off to auction if it hasn't been claimed within 90 days. ...For packages or items retained by the postal service, check out GovDeals.com, which handles a variety of government surplus resales. This includes consumer goods that might have gotten turned around in the mail ..." Source: www.cnet.com
"...The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, recognizing the enduring legacy and unwavering dedication of these vital branches of the American military. ...Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT" Source: usps.com
"... LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Mail delays in Louisville have drawn the attention of the federal government, as the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) is now conducting four separate audits in the city.
Looking at USPS audits across the nation, Louisville is the only city with four active USPS audits happening at the same time. Each audit is focused on a specific facility, and investigators were on-site last week gathering information and data. ..." Source: www.wdrb.com
"... Martinel Humphries, 30, received a 120-month sentence from U.S. District Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand on April 9, 2025, in federal court in Pittsburgh.
According to information presented in court, Humphries fired four shots from a semi-automatic pistol at a mail carrier on January 5, 2023.
At the time of the incident, Humphries was on federal supervised release from a 2021 conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon. He also had two previous firearm convictions from arrests in 2013 and 2015..." Source: www.explorejeffersonpa.com
"... Police said the postal workers were targeted for their mail key.
The United States Postal Service encourages people to deposit mail at secure locations, including inside your local post office or at your place of business, or hand it directly to the letter carrier.
Police ask anyone with information about these robberies to call First Precinct Detective T. Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or Fourth Precinct Detective J. Land at (804) 646-3103 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous. ..." Source: www.wtvr.com
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