Christmas Magi Stamps Celebrate Visitors Bearing Gifts

packagetracking-before-content WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service commemorates one of the most beloved stories of the holiday season by issuing the Christmas Magi Limited Edition Forever stamps today. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took place at the St. John’s Church in Washington, DC. “We are pleased and excited that this stamp will decorate millions of greeting … Read more

Postal Service Board of Governors selects Megan Brennan as 74th Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service

packagetracking-before-content WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors today announced the appointment of Megan J. Brennan, the current chief operating officer of the Postal Service, as the 74th Postmaster General and CEO. Speaking at a public meeting of the Board this morning, Mickey D. Barnett, chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors, … Read more

Postmaster General Donahoe to Retire February 2015

packagetracking-before-content WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service Board of Governors announced today that Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Patrick R. Donahoe has decided to retire February 1, 2015, after 39 years with the Postal Service. At a public meeting of the Board of Governors this morning, Mickey D. Barnett, Chairman of the Board, … Read more

Rudolph all red-nosed over stamp of approval

packagetracking-before-content WASHINGTON — “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the nation’s longest-running and highest-rated Christmas television special “went down in history” to receive its stamp of approval today. The set of four Limited Edition Forever stamps depicting Rudolph, Hermey, Santa and Bumble were created from still television frames from the special which premiered 50 years ago in … Read more

Postal Service to deliver packages seven days a week during holidays

packagetracking-before-content WASHINGTON — The Postal Service kicked off the holiday shipping season today by announcing that it will be delivering packages seven days a week in major cities and high volume areas starting Nov. 17 through Christmas Day in response to expected double-digit package volume growth. smiles“The Postal Service will be out making deliveries every … Read more

Will Postal Service Rate Cuts Steal Business From UPS and FedEx?

packagetracking-before-content While UPS and FedEx are preparing to raise rates on many smaller packages, the U.S. Postal Service is dropping the price of shipping heavier parcels. The move can be seen as part of a concerted effort by the Postal Service to draw business away from the two private carriers, who together handle nearly 80 … Read more