Last week, Link spotlighted a new USPS website that explores the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
The site, United States of America: 250th Anniversary, is part of usps.com and includes a list of present-day Post Offices that were operating in 1776 and are still open today, facts about the Postal Service’s place in U.S. history, anniversary items for sale and more.
We shared news about the organization’s new Freedom 250 postmark, which will be applied to mail processed on automated canceling machines through Aug. 31; and a new USPS-licensed fashion collection from The Laundry Room.
And the “Mailin’ It!” podcast reported on how postal inspectors thwarted a fraudster’s plot to steal Elvis Presley’s famed mansion, Graceland, in Memphis, TN.
On the philatelic front, Link reported on the new nonprofit Summer Sunset stamp and took a closer look at bird enthusiast David Allen Sibley, who illustrated the new Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult stamps.
We told readers about Gen Z’s embrace of mail subscription clubs and reminded employees about the ethics rules surrounding outside activities.
And we shared the story of Michael Chan, a New York City letter carrier who went viral when he was filmed unflappably doing his job in the middle of the raucous crowds honoring the champion New York Knicks basketball team on parade day.
“As long as everyone got their mail on time — that’s what matters. I came back and I enjoyed the parade on TV,” he said. “I am a big Knicks fan.”
Finally, “Heroes” told the story of Richard Riggs, a Pacifica, CA, carrier technician who witnessed a car accident while he was delivering mail. He called 911 and pulled people out of smoking vehicles until help arrived.
“His prompt action saved lives,” said Postmaster Diana Liang.
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