WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the release of three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Each stamp pays tribute to a vital component of the nation’s defense, recognizing their shared origins in the American Revolutionary War.
NEWTON, NC — Travelling later this year, or need to renew a passport before it expires? The Newton Post Office will host a passport fair on May 21 to make obtaining a new passport or renewing your old one an easy and convenient experience.
WASHINGTON — The Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for shipping services price changes to take effect July 13. The proposed adjustments were approved by the USPS Board of Governors this week.
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors today announced that they have chosen David Steiner to be America’s 76th Postmaster General and CEO. Pending the outcome of necessary background and ethics checks, Steiner will succeed former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who resigned in March, and current Acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino, who will return to his permanent position as Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Human Resources Officer. We anticipate Steiner will formally join the organization in July, assuming his successful completion of the ethics and security clearance vetting processes.
WASHINGTON — At the White House today, the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial year of former first lady Barbara Bush’s birth.
GREENSBORO, NC — With Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18 - May 24), the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain, and upgrade their mailboxes to help ensure safe, secure, and efficient mail delivery.
There will be a ceremony to mark the dedication of the Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office, after legislation was introduced by Rep. Deborah Ross and passed earlier this year by the U.S. Congress.
CHARLOTTE, NC — The U.S. Postal Service plans to host a job fair to fill immediate openings for full-time and part-time positions. To assist potential applicants, USPS personnel will be available to provide detailed information and answer questions about open positions. Applications are accepted online only at www.usps.com/careers. The careers page is updated frequently.
WASHINGTON — On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established a postal system for the United Colonies and appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general. The U.S. Postal Service today announced two stamp issues to celebrate its 250th anniversary — one of which is only available in an exclusive booklet.
On September 27, 2023, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved the Postal Service request to make Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) changes to establish two distinct Mail growth incentives — a First Class Mail Growth Incentive and a Marketing Mail Growth Incentive. The incentives will run concurrently from Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2025. The following are some frequently asked questions and answers on these incentives.
The Mail Growth Incentive presentation provides you all the details you need to know in order to successfully participate in this Incentive. On this page you will find information on the incentive, information on the Mailing Promotions Portal, and more. Navigate the document via the buttons on the side to quickly access the information most relevant to you.
