With its art deco font and Jazz Age-inspired illustrations, the new Espresso Drinks stamps hark back to the heady days of early 20th-century cafe culture. Here are five facts about the revered Italian technique that helped fuel the era and steam-powers some of our favorite pick-me-ups today: 1. Espresso is a process, not a bean. […]
City Carrier Assistant Anthony McMillon was making deliveries on a hot day last summer in a Rochester, NY, neighborhood when he spotted an older customer in need: The woman, who lives alone, had apparently fainted in her garden and couldn’t stand up on her own. McMillon immediately called 911, helped her get on her feet, […]
President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Indianapolis. Flags should be flown at half-staff until April 20 at sunset. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the half-staff position. […]
The U.S. Office for Victims of Crime has chosen April 18-24 for this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. An informational kit including a poster, brochures and counter card display was shipped to more than 11,000 Post Offices last month and should already be on display. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has brought with it an […]
A sales lead from a Texas employee has resulted in a shipping deal worth more than $200,000 for the Postal Service. So Yeon Kim, a mail handler at the North Texas Processing and Distribution Center in Dallas, knew of a company that ships customized meals. She submitted a lead through the Mail Handlers program, which […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar on long-term care insurance and retirement planning. The session, “FLTCIP 3.0 — Plan Now for a Secure Future,” will be held Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. EDT. The administrators of the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) will conduct the webinar, which will explore […]
Rural Carrier Kevin Wescott was making deliveries one day last summer in Freeport, ME, when a 94-year-old woman riding an adult tricycle approached him. She seemed distraught and confused, so Wescott assured her he would help her. He immediately called 911 and comforted her until emergency responders arrived. Authorities determined that the woman resided at […]
The recent “Creature feature” edition of “The List” highlighting National Wildlife Week was so informative. […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service’s leadership ranks: • Carol Ruszala, the San Mateo, CA, Accounting Service Center’s acting manager, was named acting senior accounting services director at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC. • Victoria Stephen, emerging business technology director at headquarters, was named the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program […]
The first Earth Day in 1970 was a watershed moment in the United States, a people-powered movement that inspired real political change. Here are six facts about the observance, held each year on April 22: 1. It spurred politicians to act. The sheer number of involved citizens that took to the streets — an estimated […]
“Change of handhelds,” the article about the Postal Service rolling out thousands of new touch-screen mobile delivery devices, is good stuff. […]
Rural Carrier Chad Rhoades was recently driving to work in Buckhannon, WV, when he witnessed a vehicular collision that sent a logging truck crashing into the side of a mountain. Rhoades and another passerby immediately stopped to rescue two occupants from the truck, which had burst into flames. The victims were mobile but injured, so […]
The Postal Service’s Hawkeye District was recently honored for processing and delivering a record-setting number of absentee ballots during last year’s general election. The district received the National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award, which recognizes individuals, groups and organizations for outstanding service and dedication. “The Postal Service stepped up and helped ensure we […]
A lead from a California employee has resulted in a shipping deal worth nearly $100,000 for the Postal Service. Jeff Walker, a retail associate in Pleasanton, knew of a clothing company that was shipping through a competitor. He submitted a lead through Clerks Care, a program that allows retail associates, call center agents, and machine […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program with Blue Cross Blue Shield. The session, “Medicare, FEHB and Blue Cross Blue Shield,” will be held Friday, April 16, at noon EDT. Christel Bull, a federal account manager with CareFirst Blue Cross Blue […]
Letter Carrier David Cirasuolo was recently delivering mail in a Yorkville, NY, neighborhood when a saw a customer lying in the street. Cirasuolo rushed to check on the man, who had fallen while mowing his lawn and couldn’t stand up on his own. The Postal Service employee safely helped him get back on his feet. […]
“Shadow partner” was a beautiful story of how the simple act of sharing of time together is uplifting for all involved. Those witnessing the camaraderie of Pittston, PA, Letter Carrier Tom Tomsak and Andy Cooper, who has a cognitive disability, are given joy. […]
Postal Service facilities should fly the U.S. flag at half-staff to honor Alcee Hastings, a U.S. representative from Florida who died April 6. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset Wednesday, April 7. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the […]
National Wildlife Week runs April 5-9. Here are four facts about this 83-year-old observance, designed to remind Americans of the importance of conserving our natural treasures: 1. A cartoonist laid the groundwork. We have Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling, an editorial cartoonist and conservationist, to thank for the first National Wildlife Restoration Week, as it was […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Felipe Flores, Western Pacific Area’s operations support manager, was named processing operations senior division director. • Garrett Hoyt, client services manager at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, was named acting rural delivery manager. • Fontell E. Peart, an operations specialist at […]
The Postal Service is rolling out thousands of new touch-screen mobile delivery devices (MDDs) to letter carriers across the nation. Approximately 15,000 Post Offices will receive 200,000 new devices during the rollout, which began in late March and will continue through September. By then, every letter carrier will have one of the new scanners. This […]
City Carrier Assistant Allen Hill was recently making deliveries in a North Little Rock, AR, neighborhood when he heard a customer screaming for help. The woman rushed out of her house and approached Hill, telling him her phone battery was dead and her daughter was unconscious. The Postal Service employee immediately used his phone to […]
Pittston, PA, Letter Carrier Tom Tomsak’s friendship with Andy Cooper, a 40-year-old man with a cognitive disability, shows there is still happiness in the world. There are still smiles on people’s faces, even if they are behind face coverings. […]
Mail call has always been a morale-boosting military tradition, but it turns out that mail can do more than improve a service member’s disposition — it can also save their life. Last summer, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched the Caring Letters Program, which mails recurring messages to veterans enrolled in VA health […]
A Texas employee’s chat with a customer has resulted in more than $184,000 in new estimated annualized revenue for the Postal Service. Tracey Quinn, a letter carrier in Carrollton, a city near Dallas, learned that a detergent manufacturer on her route was looking for a cost-saving way to ship its products. She submitted a lead […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar on a breathing technique that can help reduce stress. The session, “Diaphragmatic Breathing,” will be held Tuesday, April 6, at noon EDT. A representative from GEHA, a not-for-profit provider of health plans for federal employees, will conduct the webinar and explain how breathing deeply from the […]
Letter Carrier Tiffany Lewis was recently delivering mail in a Fort Worth, TX, neighborhood when she spotted a customer lying on the ground. Lewis promptly checked on the woman, who said she thought she was having a heart attack. The Postal Service employee immediately called 911 and comforted the customer, assuring her that help was […]
To encourage more people to wear face coverings during the coronavirus pandemic, Elizabeth Dey started a part-time business last year selling fashionable masks and accessories that she makes herself. The Chevy Chase, MD, resident relies on the Postal Service to help fulfill her orders, including printing labels at home and handing the packages to her […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees that they are required to provide the organization with their current address. This allows USPS to send you communications about health, payroll, benefits and other important matters. You can use the Life Changes LiteBlue page to update your address and other information, including your emergency contacts and beneficiaries, which […]
Here are five facts about the cherry trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, which blossom every spring and have been immortalized on stamps several times over the years: 1. The trees represent a gift of friendship. In 1912, Japan sent Washington 3,020 cherry trees to honor a growing friendship between the two nations. […]