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WASHINGTON — Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year.| about.usps.com
The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter with the issuance of a commemorative stamp at The Carter Center in Atlanta on Oct.1, on what would have been his 101st birthday.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service honors Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) with the 18th stamp of its Distinguished Americans series. Wiesel was a survivor of Nazi concentration camps whose life and writing on the Holocaust are a testament to moral courage and the resilience of the human spirit.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Postal Service proudly marks its 250th Anniversary, an often-overlooked yet iconic element of the organization’s rich history takes center stage: the evolution of the letter carrier’s hat.| USPS News
SCHAUMBURG, IL — Today, the U.S. Postal Service issued Luna Moth, a nondenominated stamp priced at the non-machineable surcharge rate, at the Great American Stamp Show here.| USPS News
PLAINS, GA — The U.S. Postal Service today announced it will issue a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service invites the public to celebrate the unveiling of new stamps that will usher in the holiday season.| USPS News
SCHAUMBURG, IL — The Postal Service released the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show stamps at the Great American Stamp Show today.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service will honor William F. Buckley Jr., a larger-than-life figure who helped define modern American conservatism as a writer, political commentator and novelist, with a new stamp to be dedicated at Yale University.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The below remarks are as prepared for delivery by Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner during the open session meeting of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors on Aug. 7, 2025.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Apr. 1, 2025 - Jun. 30, 2025).| USPS News
NEW YORK — The U.S. Postal Service today issued stamps celebrating Nickelodeon’s animated children’s television show “SpongeBob SquarePants” in New York City’s Times Square.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Thursday, Aug. 7, in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, in Washington, DC.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Postal Service is excited to announce the Stamp Encore Contest. To celebrate the organization’s 250th anniversary, and gear up to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, the public is invited to select a stamp pane from the past for re-printing as part of the 2026 Stamp program.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — In celebration of two and a half centuries of continuous service, the U.S. Postal Service today unveiled two stamp releases at its headquarters building. The two stamp designs capture the essence of USPS, one honoring its deep-rooted history, the other highlighting its ubiquitous presence in everyday life.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The Postal Service will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 26. To celebrate the organization’s rich history of connecting people, communities and businesses, USPS will hold a series of special events this week and highlight other activities, including licensed merchandise, digital media, a stamp contest and special signage at Post Offices.| USPS News
CRYSTAL, MN — The U.S. Postal Service issued the schooner stamped card today at the Minnesota Stamp Expo. This new stamped card features a two-masted schooner sailing on open water. It is designed to be a convenient way to send postcards with attached paid postage.| USPS News
At the 2025 Great American Stamp Show in Schaumburg IL, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a set of stamps in anticipation of the Boston 2026 World Stamp Exposition. Issued to celebrate this once-a-decade extravaganza, these two stamps highlight the special role of Boston in the American Revolution as the Postal Service prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service will issue the SpongeBob SquarePants commemorative Forever stamps in New York City’s Times Square.| USPS News
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service will implement the next phase in its service standard refinements on July 1, part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to better serve customers nationwide.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced its latest set of stamps celebrating the holiday season as well as a new issue honoring humanitarian Elie Wiesel. These designs are preliminary and subject to change.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service will release new stamps, one of which comes as part of a 32-page prestige booklet, to commemorate 250 years of service to the nation.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — Los incidentes relacionados con ataques de perros a empleados del Servicio Postal aumentaron a más de 6,000 casos el año pasado.| USPS News
To enable USPS to serve all Americans Congress gave the organization a monopoly over the carriage of letter-mail.| about.usps.com
WASHINGTON — Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year.| about.usps.com
WASHINGTON — The Postal Service has one of largest fleets in the world, with more than 246,000 vehicles that drive more than a billion miles every year, delivering mail to more than 169 million delivery points across the nation. Safe driving is a paramount part of our duties as we are Delivering for America.| about.usps.com
KENNEBUNKPORT, ME — The Postal Service today issued a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Barbara Bush, wife of the 41st president, George H. W. Bush, first lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993, and mother of the 43rd president, George W. Bush.| USPS News
The Postal Service will celebrate the life and legacy of former first lady Barbara Bush, wife of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president, and mother of George W. Bush, the 43rd president, with a new stamp to be dedicated in Kennebunkport, ME.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year. As part of the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of its employees.| USPS News
AURORA, CO — The U.S. Postal Service today unveiled a new collection of Baby Wild Animals stamps celebrating the heartwarming beauty of nature’s youngest creatures. Featuring 10 playful, stylized illustrations, the stamps are designed to capture the universal joy these animals inspire — from forest to mailbox.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the release of three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Each stamp pays tribute to a vital component of the nation’s defense, recognizing their shared origins in the American Revolutionary War.| USPS News
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WASHINGTON — The Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for shipping services price changes to take effect July 13. The proposed adjustments were approved by the USPS Board of Governors this week.| USPS News
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors today announced that they have chosen David Steiner to be America’s 76th Postmaster General and CEO. Pending the outcome of necessary background and ethics checks, Steiner will succeed former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who resigned in March, and current Acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino, who will return to his permanent position as Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Human Resources Officer. We anticipate Steiner will fo...| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Jan. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2025).| USPS News
WASHINGTON — At the White House today, the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial year of former first lady Barbara Bush’s birth.| USPS News
North Kansas City, MO — The U.S. Postal Service unveiled stamps based on artwork from the classic children’s book “Goodnight Moon” at The Rabbit hOle, a museum that brings to life a century of American children’s literature, including the book’s iconic Great Green Room.| USPS News
NASHVILLE, TN — USPS today awarded its 2025 Delivering for America Partnership for Excellence awards to several recipients on the final day of the National Postal Forum (NPF), the country’s premier mailing and shipping supply chain conference.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Friday, May 9, in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, in Washington, DC. The public is welcome to observe the meeting, which begins at 10 a.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room.| USPS News
NASHVILLE, TN — In a keynote address at the National Postal Forum, Acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino and key executives spoke to more than 5,000 mailing and shipping professionals about the U.S. Postal Service’s progress in advancing its transformation and modernization strategies, improving service performance, the evolution of its products and services, and its 250-year legacy of supporting American commerce and communities.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established a postal system for the United Colonies and appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general. The U.S. Postal Service today announced two stamp issues to celebrate its 250th anniversary — one of which is only available in an exclusive booklet.| USPS News
BURLINGAME, CA — The U.S. Postal Service dedicated its Dahlias stamps Saturday at the WESTPEX Stamp Show in Burlingame.| USPS News
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The U.S. Postal Service today dedicated its Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture stamps during a ceremony at the largest powwow in the country, the Gathering of Nations, with more than 100,000 attendees.| USPS News
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.| USPS News
CONCORD, MA — Together with the U.S. National Park Service, the U.S. Postal Service today held a ceremony at Minute Man National Historical Park to dedicate its new Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The Compensation and Governance Committee of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will convene a closed meeting on April 16, 2025, at the Postal Service headquarters at 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC.| USPS News
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect July 13. The new rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The Operations Committee of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet on April 15, 2025, in a closed meeting to take place at the Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service will unveil its Goodnight Moon stamps at The Rabbit hOle in North Kansas City, MO, on May 2 as part of an event leading up to Children’s Book Week (May 5-11). The Rabbit hOle is a new museum experience that celebrates and brings to life a century of American children’s literature, including Goodnight Moon, for visitors of all ages. This pane of Forever stamps honors the remarkable impact of Goodnight Moon by featuring scenes from the beloved best-selling picture book.| USPS News
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated beloved entertainer Betty White’s mischievous wit, saucy persona and tireless advocacy for animals with a new stamp at a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens.| USPS News
WASHINGTON, DC — Robert M. “Mike” Duncan, one of the Governors of the United States Postal Service, today announced that he is resigning his position on the board of governors due to health reasons. His resignation is effective immediately. Duncan has served on the board since August 2018 and was chairman from September 2018 to February 2021. Duncan’s current term on the board was set to expire this December. A copy of his letter of resignation can be found here.| USPS News
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors today announced that it has retained global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder to lead the executive search for the 76th Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer.| USPS News
After nearly five years as America’s 75th Postmaster General, and after informing the Governors in February of my intention to retire, I have today informed the Postal Service Board of Governors that today will be my last day in this role.| USPS News
WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service is implementing refinements to service standards and has launched new online tools and a fact sheet to help customers prepare for the changes. These adjustments will affect First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Marketing Mail, Package Services (including Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail), USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service will hold a first-day-of-issue ceremony for the Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture stamps at the annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, NM.| USPS News
STRONGSVILLE, OH — The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the colorful sights of autumnal walks with the release of five new Vibrant Leaves postcard stamps. Each stamp showcases a single leaf from the aspen, sassafras, oak, maple and sweetgum trees.| USPS News
SPRINGFIELD, MO — The U.S. Postal Service dedicated Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps today at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield. The stamps showcase five popular lure designs through striking close-up photographs. Each has a unique history and has played a significant role in the evolution of fishing as a sport. From the earliest handmade wooden lures to swimbaits made of modern materials, there are countless freshwater lures available, each des...| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The Postal Service has one of largest fleets in the world, with more than 246,000 vehicles that drive more than a billion miles every year, delivering mail to more than 169 million delivery points across the nation. Safe driving is a paramount part of our duties as we are Delivering for America.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, a stamp previewing the 2026 World Stamp Show in Boston and a stamp honoring writer William F. Buckley Jr.| USPS News
A first-day-of-issue ceremony for Battlefields of the American Revolution, new Forever stamps to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War.| USPS News
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — A first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Appalachian Trail Forever stamps was held today at Amicalola Falls State Park.| about.usps.com
Washington, DC – The United States Postal Service today announced refined service standards for certain market-dominant services. This includes service standard adjustments for First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Marketing Mail, and Package Services (Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail). The changes will maintain service at existing levels for most volume and upgrade standards for more market-dominant volume than is downgraded. The changes will enhance service reliability nationwi...| about.usps.com
SAN DIEGO — Today, the U.S. Postal Service released America Vistas, two new Presorted Standard stamps, at the San Diego Stamp Show. These two stamps, intended for use by business mail users, evoke the beauty, variety and vastness of our country’s natural spaces.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The Postal Service today provided a pointed response to the Postal Regulatory Commission’s (PRC) recently published Advisory Opinion on the organization’s proposed service standard changes: PRC Docket No. N2024-1, captioned “Operational and Service Standards to Meet Statutory Requirements for Reliable, Efficient High-Quality Service and Financial Sustainability Through an Integrated Mail and Package Network”.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the warmth, wit and charisma of Betty White by honoring the late actress and comedienne with a new stamp bearing her likeness.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service is today announcing that Louis DeJoy, America’s 75th Postmaster General, has notified the Postal Service Board of Governors that it is time for them to begin the process of identifying his successor. The Governors of the Postal Service, working with key stakeholders, will now begin the process of identifying an appropriate candidate to serve as the next Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The below remarks are as prepared for delivery by Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy during the open session meeting of the Postal Service Board of Governors on Feb. 6, 2025.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service will issue its Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO, on March 13. This release celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of some of America’s most successful freshwater fishing lures with a colorful pane of 20 Forever stamps featuring five different, close-up photographs of five popular designs.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Oct. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024).| USPS News
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NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the iconic New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) as the 48th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. As a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, Toussaint played a pivotal role in shaping the unique sound of New Orleans music and introducing it to a global audience.| USPS News
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet February 6, 2025, in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC. The public is welcome to observe the meeting beginning at 10 a.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room. The board is expected to discuss the following items:| USPS News
Today, the U.S. Postal Service released 1794 Compass Rose, a Global Forever stamp featuring a colorful 18th-century compass rose, at the Southeastern Stamp Expo in Peachtree Corners, GA. Expo attendees were able to purchase the stamps and get a commemorative first-d| USPS News
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service is introducing a new, redesigned money order.| USPS News
Two new Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express stamps went on sale today at the Big Sky, MT, Post Office.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — Today, the Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for Shipping Services price changes to take effect January 19, 2025.| about.usps.com
KUTZTOWN, PA — Honoring the theme of love with universal symbols and imagery, the Postal Service has released the latest in its popular Love series stamps, featuring the work of iconic graphic artist Keith Haring.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service will release stamps honoring the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which offers nearly 2,200 miles of unspoiled nature to the millions who hike it each year. Within easy reach of large East Coast metropolitan areas, the Appalachian Trail — often called the AT — provides peace, beauty and a break from the stresses of modern life.| USPS News
BOSTON — Today, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled the Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake stamp in the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston. The Postal Service printed 21 million stamps that are now on sale at Post Offices and usps.com.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced two more stamps it will release in 2025. Additional stamps will be announced in the coming weeks and months. These designs are preliminary and may change.| USPS News
The 48th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors the legendary musician and songwriter Allen Toussaint (1938-2015). An icon of New Orleans music, Toussaint’s contributions to rhythm and blues (R&B), jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll have left an enduring mark on American music.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced more stamps it will release in 2025.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — With two weeks remaining before Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25), the U. S. Postal Service today reports exceptional service performance during the peak holiday rush and expects continued success throughout the season, including the busiest week of the year — the week just before Christmas.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — Below is the oral statement prepared for delivery by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy before the hearing by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on Dec. 10, 2024.| USPS News
The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the Lunar New Year with the release of the Year of the Snake stamp. The Year of the Snake begins Jan. 29, 2025, and ends Feb. 16, 2026.| USPS News
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the United States Postal Service released its 2024 Post-Election Analysis Report, outlining the agency's steps to process more than 99.22 million ballots in the 2024 general election. The full report can be read here: LINK.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service is primed and ready to deliver exceptional service during the 2024 holiday rush thanks in large part to the investments and strategies identified in its 10-year Delivering for America plan. Today, the Postal Service provided updates on its peak holiday season preparations, as well as its readiness to deliver another successful holiday season of extraordinary service.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is announcing the debut of an online e-commerce catalog for the fulfillment of gifts: Santa’s Gift Shoppe, an online option developed exclusively for USPS Operation Santa letter adopters, powered by Toys“R”Us, just in time for the start of the program’s first day of letter adoption.| USPS News
WASHINGTON – The below opening remarks were delivered by Chairman Roman Martinez IV during the open session meeting of the Postal Service Board of Governors on Nov. 14, 2024.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The below remarks are as prepared for delivery by Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy during the open session meeting of the Postal Service Board of Governors on Nov. 14, 2024.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — Today, the Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for Shipping Services price changes to take effect January 19, 2025.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced many of the stamps it will release in 2025.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — During today’s meeting of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, Amber F. McReynolds was elected by her fellow Governors to serve as chair of the Board of Governors. The Governors also elected Derek Kan to serve as vice chairman.| USPS News
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service today announced its financial results for the 2024 fiscal year ended September 30. Controllable loss, which excludes certain expenses that are not controllable by management, was $1.8 billion for the year, compared to over $2.2 billion for the prior year. The net loss for the year under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) totaled $9.5 billion, compared to a net loss of $6.5 billion for the prior year, an increase of $3.0 billion primarily attri...| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced the retirement of Joseph “Joe” Corbett, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, effective December 31, 2024. During a distinguished career with the Postal Service since 2009, Corbett made significant contributions to the organization, navigating complex financial landscapes and implementing key strategies that have shaped its operations.| USPS News
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will convene an open meeting on November 14, 2024, at Postal Service headquarters, located at 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW in Washington. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting, which will commence at 10 a.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is proud to highlight its new zero-emission electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) in front of the organization’s headquarters at L’Enfant Plaza.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — With eight days remaining until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, the United States Postal Service recommends that voters who choose to vote by mail do so soon.| USPS News
WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service is committed to the secure, timely delivery of the nation’s Election Mail.| USPS News
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service is committed to the secure, timely delivery of the nation’s Election Mail.| USPS News
