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A Passport to Success The Postal Service provides an unparalleled and proven reach for government services Americans once again are...


- May 3, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Postal Uniforms
One of the more rewarding benefits of working on the “Mailin’ It” podcast is that I get to have serious (well, semi-serious)...


- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
A New Approach to Package Delivery
USPS Connect delivery and returns solutions give American businesses a competitive edge The U.S. Postal Service is transforming. Under...


- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Postal Podcasters
Two employees guide listeners of the new “Mailin’ It” podcast through the Postal Service’s rich history and give an insider’s look at the...


- Nov 4, 2021
- 2 min
Investing in Our Future
Modern Delivery for Modern Customers It has been a busy and rewarding time at the United States Postal Service since we released our...

- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
USPS Prepared for Holiday Shipping
Getting Ready for the 2021 Holiday Season Preparing the Postal Service’s Retail and Delivery Operations In opinion polls, the American...


- Dec 16, 2019
- 3 min
A History of Holiday Mail Services
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...


- Mar 15, 2019
- 2 min
How to Install a Mailbox
How to Install a Mailbox: Postal Service Guidelines and Regulations You Should Know “Tough luck for China residents with plow-damaged...


- Mar 8, 2019
- 2 min
Black History is 365
Black History is 365 The month of February is typically designated Black History Month. On Feb. 1, 1978, the U.S. Postal Service® joined...


- Mar 4, 2019
- 2 min
Small Business Marketing Solutions
Small Business Marketing Solutions Small businesses are popping up online and in local neighborhoods across the nation at a remarkable...


- Oct 30, 2018
- 3 min
USPS Holiday Shipping Options Expanded
Expanded USPS® Holiday Shipping Options – and other helpful holiday hints! Did you know that you can find postal-approved locations...

- Sep 21, 2018
- 3 min
Art of Magic Stamps Cast Spell of Wonder and Illusion
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...


- Mar 16, 2018
- 2 min
USPS Clerk Passport Earns Agent of the Year Award
2018 Passport Agent of the Year, April Burger. USPS® Clerk Wins Passport Agent of the Year for Outstanding Services For Jefferson City,...


- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min
USPS Internship Provides Valuable Hands-On Experience
USPS Summer Marketing Internship Comes to an End for Michigan Student From left, Summer Marketing Intern LeeAnn Lugo and Customer Service...


- Nov 3, 2017
- 1 min
Save Time by Visiting a USPS Self-Service Kiosk
USPS® Kiosk Services Post Office™ lobbies can be very busy during the holiday season. To provide our customers with a convenient...


- Mar 17, 2017
- 4 min
USPS Employee Shares the Most Common Postal Abbreviations
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...


- Nov 18, 2016
- 2 min
Wouldn’t Change a Thing After 50 Years of Federal Service
Jackson, MI, Register Clerk Daniel Kistka is honored for 50 years of federal service. Postal worker Daniel Kistka celebrates 50 years The...


- Oct 28, 2016
- 2 min
Postal Service Shows Its Commitment to Energy Conservation
Postal Service™ Celebrates Energy Conservation During Energy Action Month 2016 October is Energy Action Month. This month long...


- Sep 23, 2016
- 2 min
Holland, Michigan Windmill Makes Students Feel at Home
Hope College student Sarah Ratliff and Postmaster Michael Story meet at the windmill that stands in front of the Holland, MI, Post...

- Nov 5, 2015
- 1 min
The History Behind the USPS Logo
In 1970, the Postal Reorganization Act transformed the Post Office Department into the United States Postal Service. The “standing” eagle...
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