Saturday, March 22, 2025

Sorry Postal Customers, This Was Just an 'Error' | USPS customers get letter suddenly demanding they move mailboxes or lose service – they were told cost was on them

USPS customers get letter suddenly demanding they move mailboxes or lose service

"...The Houston neighborhood first received a notice about the mailbox changes on March 13. The USPS warned the community that if they didn’t comply by March 27, their mail would be returned to the sender. ...Within hours of KHOU interviewing community members, the USPS confirmed that the letter was sent out in error."    


This Article is From: www.the-sun.com


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Friday, March 21, 2025

Colorado USPS Transportation Network Specialist pleads guilty to accepting bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding trucking contracts

"... In one case, Rho received nearly $300,000 in kickbacks. In another, Rho met a representative of a trucking company in a parking lot several times to receive cash. The case has drawn additional scrutiny due to connections to a deadly 2022 crash in Weld County, where a postal service contractor's truck killed a family of five. While no allegations link Rho to bribery involving the company responsible for that crash, court documents reveal Rho...Investigators determined the truck did not have working brakes or proper insurance, and the driver did not have a valid license.

Rho later represented the Postal Service during a deposition related to the lawsuit over the fatal collision. Family members of the crash victims told 9NEWS they were unaware of Rho's connection to their case"    


This Article is From: www.9news.com


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Thursday, March 20, 2025

The Postal Service is not just a wreck in the United States | Royal Mail postal chaos ...

"“Apparently, the department that delivers parcels said that the mail for SW17 is piled up to the ceiling," Claire said. ...The spokesperson added: “This meant 99 per cent of items are successfully delivered to customers on the first or second delivery attempt. ..."    


This Article is From: www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk


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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Protecting the American Public from Imposter Scams

"... The Postal Inspection Service spotlights USPS-related swindles
Public awareness is a critical aspect of every law enforcement operation, and here at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, we are committed to providing the American public with the information and tools necessary to protect themselves and secure the country’s mail. The annual National Consumer Protection Week is a pivotal part of this outreach, and this year, we are focusing on imposter scams. ..."    


This Article is From: uspsblog.com


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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Postal Service chief hands DOGE a cost-cutting wishlist

DeJoy asked for help reviewing "almost 31,000 retail centers and the future difficulties we will face in their renewal because of ownership consolidation, urban development, and general increases in rental rates when decades long leases expire."..."The United States Postal Service is asking DOGE for help in cutting costs and reforming the agency...Counterfeit postage: DeJoy said the service is "combating an estimated one-billion-dollar problem with counterfeit postage" and said it needs "additional innovative solutions" to address the issue. ..."    


This Article is From: www.axios.com


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Friday, March 14, 2025

USPS Couldn't Repair Itself | Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE

"...DeJoy said the organization has spent the last four years transforming from a “battered government bureaucracy” that experienced financial losses into a higher quality service, but it is still not achieving its goals.

“Last night I signed an agreement with the General Services Administration and DOGE representatives to assist us in identifying and achieving further efficiencies,” DeJoy said. “This is an effort aligned with our efforts, as while we have accomplished a great deal, there is much more to be done. We are happy to have others assist us in our worthwhile cause.”

The Postal Service is an independent agency that has remained untouched by DOGE’s presence in other departments, until now...."    


This Article is From: thehill.com


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Sunday, March 9, 2025

FedEx plane engine explodes in fire after Newark takeoff — prompting emergency landing

"...A FedEx plane’s engine suddenly burst into flames shortly after taking off from Newark Airport Saturday morning — prompting an emergency landing as onlookers watched in horror. Wild video showed the Boeing 767-3S2F racing back to the tarmac as flames spewed ..."    


This Article is From: www.aol.com


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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Good Stories | Philadelphia Mail Cats

  Philadelphia Mail Cats

Photo of Flatrate the cat, courtesy of Felix Smith/@usps.pspsps, the Philadelphia Mail Cats account on Instagram.
Courtesy of Felix Smith/@usps.pspsps
"...an Instagram page that lights up feeds and hearts: Philadelphia Mail Cats, known as @USPS.pspsps. (The latter half of the handle phonetically spells the sound people make to get a cat’s attention). It’s run by Felix Smith, a local letter carrier documenting his interactions with neighborhood cats along his route. In between delivering our very important mail on time, Smith manages to offer some furry friends treats and pets, admire them peacefully napping or let them air their grievances, and even advocate for their rights as (unofficial) employees. Smith has also helped to rescue cats and find them a forever home. ..."

Reference: www.inquirer.com



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Friday, March 7, 2025

Norwalk, CT | Major stamp show Saturday: 15 dealers, 1.2 million stamps!

"...Fifteen dealers will offer more than 1.2 million postage stamps from around the world to collectors at the Norwalk Stamp Club show on Saturday, March 8. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The annual gathering at the Norwalk Senior Center at 11 Allen Road has been a staple for the past 64 years, according to Bill Armstrong, the club president, a lifelong collector.

“This year’s show features a ..."

   


This Article is From: patch.com


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USPS has added more stamps to its 2025 lineup | The releases will spotlight military branches and more

USPS has added more stamps to its 2025 lineup | The releases will spotlight military branches and more
"• U.S. Army 250th, to salute 250 years of the country’s largest fighting force, which was established by the Second Continental Congress;

• U.S. Marine Corps 250th, to honor 250 years of the elite amphibious force prepared for any challenge;

• U.S. Navy 250th, to celebrate 250 years of the military branch that protects the nation’s maritime interests and ensures the freedom of the seas; and...USPS announced the stamps on March 6. The designs are preliminary and may change. ..."

   


This Article is From: news.usps.com


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Postal Union Announces Day of Action to Defend the Public Postal Service on March 20

"...On March 20, postal workers and allies across the country will take to the streets to stand together and say Hands Off Our Public Postal Service! The APWU’s Day of Action will join postal workers and the public against these threats of privatization and political interference on the public Postal Service. ..."    


This Article is From: apwu.org


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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters

"Denmark's state-run postal service, PostNord, is to end all letter deliveries at the end of 2025, citing a 90% decline in letter volumes...Fifteen hundred workers facing losing their jobs, out of a workforce of 4,600. ..."    


This Article is From: www.bbc.com


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