Inside USPS, Postal History, USPS Holidays
What a Rush “Peak Season” is what the folks who work at the Postal Service call it — that surge of holiday mail during December. It is so much a part of American culture that you might assume it’s always …
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How to Install a Mailbox: Postal Service Guidelines and Regulations You Should Know “Tough luck for China residents with plow-damaged mailboxes,” read the CentralMaine.com headlines in December. The “China” referred to is China, Maine, a town that’s part of snow country …
Inside USPS, Stamps, USPS Did You Know & Tips
Black History is 365 The month of February is typically designated Black History Month. On Feb. 1, 1978, the U.S. Postal Service® joined in the celebration with the introduction of the Black Heritage® stamp series. The series began with the …
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Small Business Marketing Solutions Small businesses are popping up online and in local neighborhoods across the nation at a remarkable pace. According to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, 30.2 million small businesses accounted for 99.9% of all businesses …
Expanded USPS® Holiday Shipping Options – and other helpful holiday hints! Did you know that you can find postal-approved locations alternate to local Post Office™ facilities, many of which are accessible after 5 pm weekdays and on weekends? These resources …
Inside USPS, Postal People, Stamps
USPS Writer/Editor Michael Hotovy Art of Magic Stamps Cast Spell of Wonder and Illusion I never knew stamps could be so magical. I am not speaking about how one little piece of paper, affixed to the upper right corner of …
In the Community, Inside USPS, Postal People
2018 Passport Agent of the Year, April Burger. USPS® Clerk Wins Passport Agent of the Year for Outstanding Services For Jefferson City, MO Clerk April Burger, providing customers with great service is just part of the job. “April takes …
Inside USPS, Postal HQ, Postal People
USPS Summer Marketing Internship Comes to an End for Michigan Student From left, Summer Marketing Intern LeeAnn Lugo and Customer Service Program Analyst – Retail Lois Gunlogson review data at the Customer Experience Local Operation Center. With the closing weeks …
Inside USPS, Tips & Tricks, USPS Did You Know & Tips
USPS® Kiosk Services Post Office™ lobbies can be very busy during the holiday season. To provide our customers with a convenient alternative to the full-service counter, USPS self-service kiosks are placed in lobbies which offer a wide range of …
Your Guide to Postal Abbreviations My days of studying French are over, but I’ve found new work in translating the wild world of words at the Postal Service® starting with monkey-free swing rooms, buggies without babies and bird-less cages. Sound …