Thursday, June 25, 2026
New nonprofit stamp arrives
The release shows a summer sun setting over water
The Postal Service will release Summer Sunset, a nondenominated stamp intended for bulk mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations, on Thursday, June 25.
The nonprofit-rate stamp features an image of a glowing sunset over water.
Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp with existing art from Rachael Cassiani.
Cassiani’s artwork is an oil painting of a sunset in Menemsha, a fishing village in the town of Chilmark, MA, on Martha’s Vineyard.
The Summer Sunset stamp will be sold in coils of 3,000 and 10,000 at Post Offices and on usps.com.
The stamp will be released in Edgartown, MA, without a ceremony.
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A new USPS website celebrates the USA’s 250th
It has links to special stamps, commemorative items and other information
The Postal Service has launched a website showcasing how the organization is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The site, United States of America: 250th Anniversary, is part of usps.com and includes:
• Commemorative stamps such as Figures of the American Revolution and American Icons;
• Anniversary items for sale on usps.com and at participating Post Offices;
• The locations of the more than 60 Post Offices that were operating in 1776 and are still open today;
• A link to the “Mail with Mr. ZIP” YouTube series for kids, which launches a special USA 250 episode July 2;
• Facts about the Postal Service’s place in American history; and
• Commemorative items celebrating the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary.
This site is part of the organization’s broader efforts to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, along with its yearlong celebration of the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary, which comes to a close at the end of July.
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Atlantic Area, South Carolina District lead in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.29 percent during the week ending June 19, down 0.25 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected on June 24.
Atlantic led the four areas with a rating of 97.29 percent, while Central ranked last with a 97.19 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, South Carolina, part of Southern Area, ranked first with a 98.57 percent rating, while Illinois 1, part of Central Area, ranked last with a 93.69 percent rating.
Scanning data allows customers to track their mail and packages, which helps USPS deliver excellent service, boost loyalty and drive revenue.
To see the latest data, go to the Informed Visibility website and select “Customer Experience,” followed by “DES 2 Scan Performance.” Postal Service employees must request Informed Visibility access through eAccess.
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New nonprofit stamp arrives
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A new USPS website celebrates the USA’s 250th
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Atlantic Area, South Carolina District lead in scanning