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Mar 03, 2021, 14:30 ET U.S. Postal Service Announces Next Phase of Organizational Changes Begun in August 2020

Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy today provided details of the next phase of organizational changes he first announced in August 2020, designed ...

Feb 23, 2021, 15:00 ET U.S. Postal Service Awards Contract to Launch Multi-Billion-Dollar Modernization of Postal Delivery Vehicle Fleet

The U.S. Postal Service announced today it awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh, WI, based Oshkosh Defense, to manufacture a new generation of...

Feb 11, 2021, 11:02 ET 'First Lady of Physics' Receives High Honor

The U.S. Postal Service issued the Chien-Shiung Wu stamp today. This new commemorative Forever stamp honors professor Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997),...

Feb 09, 2021, 10:30 ET Ron A. Bloom Elected Chairman of the Board of Governors

During today's meeting of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, Ron A. Bloom was unanimously elected by his fellow Governors to serve as the...

Feb 09, 2021, 08:46 ET U.S. Postal Service Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

The U.S. Postal Service today reported its financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2021 (Oct. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020), as the...

Feb 02, 2021, 12:00 ET Happy Lunar New Year!

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the U.S. Postal Service today issued a new Forever stamp honoring the Year of the Ox. The stamps are on sale at...

Jan 29, 2021, 13:00 ET U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet Feb. 9

The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet in open session on Feb. 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The Board is expected to discuss the following ...

Jan 28, 2021, 11:30 ET 44th Black Heritage Stamp, Honoring Legendary Playwright August Wilson, Now Available

The U.S. Postal Service issued the August Wilson Black Heritage stamp today. This Forever stamp was dedicated during a virtual ceremony and is now...

Jan 22, 2021, 09:39 ET New Members Appointed to Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee

The U.S. Postal Service announced the appointment of three members to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC). Created in 1957, the CSAC...

Jan 19, 2021, 12:57 ET USPS Releases Updated 2020 Post-Election Analysis Report

The U.S. Postal Service today released an updated 2020 Post-Election Analysis that outlined the steps the agency took to deliver a record 136 million ...

Jan 15, 2021, 14:30 ET "It Ain't Over Till It's Over"

Major League Baseball All-Star Yogi Berra was widely known for his colorful comments. Today, he receives a new distinction as the U.S. Postal Service ...

Jan 14, 2021, 13:00 ET Love 2021 - U.S. Postal Service Issues First Stamp of Year

There are many reasons to say "I love you" and countless ways to show you care. The U.S. Postal Service begins the year with a new Love stamp. Love...

Jan 05, 2021, 10:00 ET USPS Will Issue New 2021 Stamps for Price Change

The U.S. Postal Service will release three new stamps as part of 2021 price change: Barns, a 36-cent postcard stamp; Brush Rabbit, a 20-cent...

Dec 14, 2020, 10:00 ET Prepárese para la semana más agitada para el correo y los envíos

¡Ya casi llega! Es la última semana para conseguir esos regalos y saludos de fiestas por correo por los plazos recomendados. Se espera que entre el...

Dec 14, 2020, 10:00 ET Get Ready for the Busiest Mailing and Shipping Week

You're very nearly there! It's the last week to get those holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines. Dec. 14 – 21 is...

Dec 08, 2020, 14:12 ET Postal Service Announces 44th Black Heritage Stamp, Honoring Legendary Playwright August Wilson

Award-winning playwright August Wilson is receiving one of the nation's highest honors when he takes center stage on a Forever stamp. The stamp will...

Dec 04, 2020, 10:28 ET ¡La Operación Santa de USPS está abierta para adoptantes a nivel nacional!

A partir de hoy, el sitio web USPSOperationSanta.com está activo y listo para recibir posibles adoptantes de cartas que deseen hacer que esta navidad ...

Dec 04, 2020, 10:00 ET USPS Operation Santa is Open Nationwide for Adopters!

Starting today, the USPSOperationSanta.com website is active and ready to welcome potential letter adopters to help make the holiday season special...

Dec 02, 2020, 23:39 ET El Servicio Postal estará cerrado el día de Navidad, viernes 25 de diciembre, y el día de Año Nuevo, viernes 1 de enero de 2021

Las oficinas postales de todo el país estarán cerradas para el día de Navidad, viernes 25 de diciembre, y para el día de Año Nuevo, viernes 1 de...

Dec 02, 2020, 10:00 ET The Postal Service is Closed Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 and New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021

Post Office locations nationwide will be closed on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 and New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. All Post Office...

Nov 25, 2020, 10:00 ET 2020 Stopping Cyber Monday? Not Hardly!

Even under normal circumstances not everyone can get together for in-person celebrations. But this year has been anything but normal. As a result,...

Nov 25, 2020, 10:00 ET ¿El 2020 detiene el Cyber Monday? ¡Difícilmente!

No todos pueden reunirse para celebrar las fiestas, incluso en circunstancias normales. Pero este año no fue para nada normal. En consecuencia,...

Nov 19, 2020, 13:00 ET Envíe sus paquetes con anticipación en esta temporada festiva

Durante estos momentos sin precedentes, se espera que se envíen más regalos y saludos navideños por correo, ya que las familias y amigos realizarán...

Nov 19, 2020, 13:00 ET Send Your Packages Early This Holiday Season

During this unprecedented time, it is expected that more holiday gifts and greetings will be sent through the mail, as families and friends will hold ...

Nov 17, 2020, 10:00 ET Hello, 2021: U.S. Postal Service Announces Upcoming Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service today revealed several new stamps to be issued in 2021. "A handwritten letter shows the recipient how much you care. The...