USPS is rapidly deploying state-of-the-art sorting machines at plants across the nation as it ramps up for the upcoming peak holiday delivery season. The new sorters are part of Delivering for America, the Postal Service’s 10-year plan to modernize the organization, including a series of mail processing improvements, such as making better use of trucks and the existing surface […]
Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses, the Postal Service’s latest stamp release, will arrive next week. Here are five facts about these shining sentinels of the shore: 1. Lighthouses have been around a long, long time. The oldest known lighthouse is the Pharos, constructed in the third century B.C. and named for the island on which it sat in […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service’s leadership ranks: • Mary P. Anderson, small-business engagement director at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, was named international postal affairs executive director. • Connecticut District Manager Kevin D. Clark retired June 30 after more than 40 years of federal service. Boston Postmaster Carissa A. […]
City Carrier Assistant Melissa Stinsman was recently making deliveries in a Bloomsburg, PA, neighborhood when she spotted an older customer lying on the floor inside his residence. As Stinsman got closer to the open front door, the man saw her and asked for help getting into the seat of his stair lift. The Postal Service […]
Retail and Delivery Operations will hold a virtual job fair on July 27. There will be a morning session at 11 a.m. EDT and an afternoon session at 3 p.m. EDT. The fair will allow Postal Service employees to explore retail and delivery career opportunities as the organization continues to align itself to achieve the […]
Appearances aren’t everything, but a polished look can help burnish the image of both you and the Postal Service. Rosemary Onody, South Creek Station manager in Orlando, FL, is a case in point. Onody knew she wanted to be in management when she started as a letter carrier 26 years ago and made sure to […]
As I walk into Valley Brook Tea to check in with owner Yunhan Zhang on a spring day brimming with the energy of a city waking up from its pandemic doldrums, I can’t help but smile at the message written on a sidewalk promotional sign: “Be friends and get oolong.” I’m Jonathan Padget, and the […]
Rural Carrier Associate Joshua Murray was recently making deliveries in East Bernstadt, KY, when he saw an older customer chasing after her vehicle, which was rolling away from her. In the process, the woman fell under it. Murray sprang into action, safely got into the vehicle and brought it to a stop, allowing the customer […]
USPS will release its Western Wear stamps on July 23. Here are a few facts about the four items of clothing featured on the stamps: 1. Cowboy boots were designed to be functional. When Americans headed West after the Civil War, men’s boots were often military footwear ill-suited to the new environment. The cowboy boot […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Kenny Aje was named operations and industrial engineering executive manager at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC. He previously served as lean value stream program manager. • Cherell D. Garrett, the St. Louis Accounting Service Center executive manager, was named acting accounting […]
The USPS Board of Governors recently added three members: • Anton Hajjar, former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union; • Amber McReynolds, chief executive officer of the National Vote at Home Institute; and • Ron Stroman, former Deputy Postmaster General. The U.S. Senate confirmed the new members after their nomination by President Joe […]
I was overjoyed reading “Down to a science,” the article about my beloved granddaughter Medinah Eatman, who uses the mail to help parents and educators keep kids engaged in math, science and other subjects. Thank you for brightening a proud grandmother’s day. […]
Rural Carrier Associate Michael Huling was making deliveries on a winter day in Baldwinsville, NY, when he saw a customer fall at a mailbox. Huling rushed to the woman’s aid, safely lifting her and helping her get inside the residence. The customer later penned a letter to Huling, explaining that she’d been visiting her mother […]
Want to stay on top of the latest Postal Service news? Link mobile can help. The mobile-friendly version of the Link website offers news reports, feature stories and informational videos, including coverage of Delivering for America, the organization’s new 10-year plan, and the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic. The site is particularly helpful to […]
Four letter carriers from an Iowa Post Office have submitted leads that have resulted in combined deals worth more than $1 million for the Postal Service. The South Des Moines Station carriers submitted their leads during the past five months through Customer Connect, a joint program with the National Association of Letter Carriers that encourages […]
The Postal Service’s new Mystery Message stamps — designed to put customers’ sleuthing skills to the test — were dedicated July 14 at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. While the colorful patterns on the stamps appear seemingly random, they were carefully placed to spell out a message that reads — spoiler alert — […]
The new Postal Service ride-on vehicle for kids featured in “Little driver’s seat” is so dang cute! […]
Letter Carrier Robert Williams was recently on duty in Bluefield, WV, when he grew concerned about a customer who had not promptly retrieved a prescription delivery as she normally would. Williams noticed the woman’s car in her driveway, but when he knocked on her front door, there was no response. The Postal Service employee alerted […]
The Postal Service released its Tap Dance stamps on July 10. Here are six facts about this ever-evolving dance form: 1. Tap is the dance analogue of jazz. Both tap and jazz are defined by improvisation, and even rely on it to grow and change as art forms. Both often employ a form of call-and-response, […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service’s leadership ranks: • Kellie M. Amundson, Minnesota-North Dakota District’s Post Office operations manager, received a special assignment reporting to Central Area Vice President Elvin Mercado. • Patricia A. Becker, the Tallahasse, FL, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named the Philadelphia Network Distribution Center’s […]
When Musette Henley started working at the Chicago Post Office as a mail sorter in 1961, she and her co-workers had no say over their work schedules. “[We] had to check the board every day to see if you worked the next day. We would not know … what day we would be scheduled,” said […]
Carrier Technician Charles Drake was recently delivering mail in a Jennings, LA, neighborhood when he heard screams for help coming from the home of an older couple. Drake rushed to the front door, where he found a customer in distress. The man’s wife had fallen in the bathtub and he was unable to assist her, […]
Drinking enough water every day is essential for your health. It prevents dehydration, which can lead to unclear thinking, mood changes, lower energy, headaches and constipation. During the summer, our bodies cool down through sweating, which in turn can lead to dehydration and other ailments. Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated. According […]
Referrals from a Florida employee have resulted in shipping deals worth more than $5.7 million for the Postal Service. Two business customers on Rural Carrier Kristi Jager’s route recently asked her about commercial shipping assistance. After taking photos of their business cards with her cellphone, she returned to the High Point Post Office and submitted […]
Medinah Eatman believes in science. As the coronavirus pandemic shuttered classrooms and made virtual learning more prevalent last year, the New Jersey science teacher began a subscription service to help homeschooling parents and fellow educators keep kids engaged in the STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering and math. Today, Eatman’s online business — Science.Teacher.Mom — […]
Rural Carrier Associate Kevin King was making deliveries shortly after Christmas in Ararat, VA, when he spotted an older customer waving for help as she lay on the ground outside her residence. King rushed to aid the woman, who had slipped on ice near her car. The Postal Service employee safely lifted the customer and […]
You may take a vacation this summer, but cybercriminals won’t. This is why the Postal Service wants you to remain vigilant and adhere to cybersecurity best practices when using USPS or personal mobile devices and computers. For instance, public Wi-Fi networks are not secure. Anyone on the network can potentially access passwords, account numbers and […]
I really enjoyed “Lounging lizard,” the story about the 7-foot-long alligator that cooled off at the Spring Hill, FL, Post Office. It’s always good to see the smiles of satisfied customers. […]
Rural Carrier Jennifer Nieves was recently making deliveries in an Ocala, FL, neighborhood when she saw a customer fall to the ground as he was walking toward his mailbox. Nieves rushed to check on the man, who has cancer and a history of diabetes and strokes. Finding him unable to stand up, the Postal Service […]
The Postal Service dedicated the Yogi Berra stamp June 24, honoring one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball. “We hope this stamp will serve as a reminder of Yogi’s larger-than-life personality — both on and off the field,” said USPS Board of Governors Chairman Ron A. Bloom, one of the speakers at the […]