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House Passes Bill To Boost USPS, 26 Republicans Break Ranks

On Saturday, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed legislation to boost the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) amid the coronavirus pandemic, The New York Times reported. The bill would prohibit operational changes and provide the Postal Service with $25 billion in funding in order to ensure that all election-related mail is delivered on time. Tens of […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Suspends USPS Reforms Until After 2020 Election

Amid accusations of meddling with mail-in voting, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has suspended United States Postal Service (USPS) reforms until after the 2020 election. “The United States Postal Service will play a critical role this year in delivering election mail for millions of voters across the country,” DeJoy wrote in a USPS press release. “There […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Chuck Schumer Slam Donald Trump’s ‘All-Out Assault’ On USPS In Joint Statement

Amid Donald Trump’s continued opposition to funding sought by the Democratic Party to help the U.S. Postal Service as part of the next coronavirus relief package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have offered harsh words for the president. In a joint statement released on Friday, the Democratic congressional leaders accused […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

Is The Post Office Open & Is There Mail Delivery On Thanksgiving 2019?

Some offices and employees that are considered essential within the federal government may have to work on Thursday, Thanksgiving, but the majority of the employees who are with the United States Postal Service get the federal holiday off. There is no USPS mail delivery on Thanksgiving and local post office facilities will not be open […]

By Stacy Carey | 3y ago

Is There Mail Delivery On Labor Day?

Monday, September 2, is a special holiday in the United States. It is a day celebrating the workforce in the states, and as a result, many people get the day off work. Many people want to know, is there mail delivery on Labor Day? The answer is both yes and no. According to the U.S. […]

By Rachel Dillin | 4y ago

Is The Post Office Open On Labor Day?

Monday, September 2, is Labor Day and many people may be wondering if the post office is open on this holiday. This is one of a handful of federal holidays, but many businesses are open and even promoting big sales to draw in traffic. When it comes to the U.S. Postal Service, however, it is […]

By Stacy Carey | 4y ago

Do Fedex & UPS Deliver On Presidents Day?

Today is Presidents Day, and United States Postal Service (USPS) offices are closed in observance of the holiday. The government agency won’t be delivering any packages or mail to homes or business, either, so you’ll want to plan accordingly. So, what is one to do if they just have to mail a parcel or letter, […]

By Holly Chavez | 4y ago

USPS Just Fixed A Year-Old Vulnerability That Left All 60 Million Users Exposed

The USPS just made its most important delivery of the year — a fix to a vulnerability it has had on its site for some time. The Verge reports that all 60 million of its users were exposed. “The vulnerability included all 60 million user accounts on the website. It was caused by an authentication […]

By David Johnson | 4y ago

It Is About To Get A Lot More Expensive To Send Mail Via The USPS

If it has been a while since you have sent a letter, you might be in for a little sticker shock – or perhaps in this case, stamp shock. That is because the price of stamps is about to get a 10 percent increase. Fox News reports on other increases that are on the way. […]

By David Johnson | 4y ago

Postal Service Union Members Protest Against Trump Proposal To Privatize Mail Deliveries

Unionized postal workers across America were supposed to take Monday off, as it is ordinarily a federal holiday in observance of Columbus Day. But at more than 140 locations across the U.S., workers were instead protesting a proposal suggested by the administration of President Donald Trump to privatize the Post Office. Postal workers in Viera, […]

By Chris Walker | 5y ago

Homeowner’s Surveillance Video Catches Mailman Urinating On Porch

Surveillance footage has revealed that a mailman dropped off more than just letters and packages during his route around a neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. The New York Post reports that a homeowner named Scott Anderson was shocked to find that the postal worker had urinated on his porch as he made his deliveries. The video […]

By Patricia Grannum | 5y ago

Postal Worker Caught On Video Allegedly Calling Gay Couple ‘White F*****s’, Refusing To Deliver Their Mail

An Ohio postal worker is accused of calling two gay men a homophobic slur and refusing to deliver their mail, WBNS-TV (Columbus) is reporting. Michael Coward and his fiance, Michael Vaughn, say the dispute began when the postal worker, who has not been identified as of this writing, got upset with Coward for trying to […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Presidents Day Post Office Hours: Is There Mail Delivery Monday? What About UPS And FedEx?

Is the post office open on Presidents Day? Will the USPS, FedEx, and UPS deliver mail and packages on Monday, February 19? There is always some confusion about what’s open and what’s closed on federal holidays, including Washington’s Birthday, widely known as Presidents Day. It’s a long weekend for many people across the United States, […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 5y ago

Amazon Fans Outraged As Donald Trump Tweets That USPS Should Raise Their Rates When Shipping For Amazon

People may as well just start calling him Mr. Controversy. As the Inquisitr reported today, Trump has been under more scrutiny than ever as of late as he was just dubbed the “laziest president” ever by Politicus USA. The 71-year-old reportedly spent 111 days on vacation during his first year in office, whereas Barack Obama […]

By Kathryn Cook | 5y ago

Post Office Hours New Year’s Eve Weekend: Mail Delivery Schedule USPS, UPS, FedEx New Year’s Day 2018

It’s another three-day holiday weekend and as we prepare to ring in 2018, there seems to be some confusion about the mail delivery schedule for New Year’s Eve weekend. Will the U.S. Post Office, UPS, and FedEx be out and about delivering mail and packages, or will all three delivery services come to a halt […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 5y ago

Post Office Holiday Hours 2017: Is There Mail Delivery Christmas Eve Or Christmas Day? What About UPS, FedEx?

Is there mail delivery during Christmas weekend and what are the holiday hours for U.S. Post Office locations across the country? And what about UPS and FedEx? Will packages be delivered on Christmas Eve? Here’s what you need to know about this weekend’s holiday delivery schedule. This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, creating […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 5y ago

USPS Is Allegedly Faking Delivery Times And Its Employees Are Not Allowed To Talk About It

USPS customers have complained about late deliveries for quite some time now. Recently, a report was published that may explain why the United States Post Service is marking its packages as delivered before they reach customers’ hands. CBS46 in Atlanta alleged that the local USPS was marking packages as delivered on purpose. According to the […]

By Devina Belle | 5y ago

Is The Post Office Open Black Friday? USPS, UPS, FedEx Closed November 24?

Many people take the day after Thanksgiving off to go Black Friday shopping and, for some, that means buying gifts and shipping them out to friends and family so they arrive in time for Christmas. Although Friday isn’t a federal holiday, there seems to be some confusion about post office hours and the UPS and […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 5y ago

2017 Thanksgiving Hours: Are Banks Open? Will There Be Mail Delivery On Thursday Or All Weekend?

It is just a few days until Thanksgiving Day, and Black Friday is right after it, and that means a long holiday weekend with altered hours, closed doors, and a lot more you need to know about. While there will be many stores and restaurants open and others closed, many are wondering about some other […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

Veterans Day Post Office Hours 2017: Is There Mail Delivery Friday? USPS, UPS, FedEx Closed November 10 & 11?

Veterans Day falls on a Saturday this year, but the federal holiday will be observed on Friday, November 10, and that’s creating some confusion as to whether or not there will be mail delivery on Friday and Saturday. If you are expecting a package from the US Postal Service, FedEx, or UPS, here’s what you […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 5y ago

Columbus Day Post Office Hours 2017: Is There Mail Delivery Monday, October 9? What About UPS, FedEx?

Is there mail delivery on Columbus Day? The federal holiday is observed on October 9, and there is some confusion about what’s open and what’s closed on Monday, including the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, banks, government offices, schools, and retail stores. According to the Federal Office of Personnel Management, most government employees get the […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 6y ago

Post Office Hours Labor Day 2017: Is There Mail Delivery Monday? UPS, FedEx Open?

Is the post office open on Labor Day? Will mail be delivered to homes and businesses during the three-day weekend? The federal holiday falls on Monday, September 4 and it’s business as usual for many companies. Although most federal employees get Monday off, that doesn’t mean the post office will be closed all weekend. Here’s […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 6y ago

Fourth Of July Post Office Hours 2017: Is There Mail Delivery July 4? USPS, FedEx, UPS Open Or Closed?

Is there mail delivery on the Fourth of July and what are the post office hours during the four-day holiday weekend? If you have a package to send out or are waiting for an important piece of mail to arrive, here’s a look at the holiday post office hours and the delivery schedule for UPS […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 6y ago

Presidents’ Day 2017 Hours: What Hours Are Stores Open On Monday? Banks? Mail?

Whenever there is a chance for a long weekend, you can be sure that people are going to take advantage of it. Well, it’s time for the Presidents’ Day weekend of 2017, and there are many that won’t have to head into work on Monday. Knowing that; there are also going to be some changes […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Is There Mail Delivery New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day? Post Office Holiday Schedule 2016-2017

New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, and that’s causing a bit of confusion for many people who are trying to find out how the federal holiday will affect closing times at U.S. Post Office locations across the nation. If you need to mail a package, are waiting for important mail to arrive, […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 6y ago

New York City Postal Worker Stole Christmas Gift Cards To Purchase Adult Toys For Herself

A Brooklyn mail worker is alleged to have stolen several gift cards mailed out for the holiday season, while using one of them to purchase an item for her own private pleasure. The New York Post reports that Iesha Conley, a 48-year-old employee of the U.S. Postal Service Brooklyn Processing and Distribution Center, was arrested […]

By Jonathan Brown | 6y ago

Veterans Day Post Office Hours: Is There Mail Delivery Friday? USPS, FedEx, UPS Open November 11?

Is the post office open on Veterans Day and will USPS, UPS, and FedEx deliver mail and packages on Friday, or is everything closed on November 11? Although many retail stores, including Walmart and Target — and even a few banks — will be open on the federal holiday, there always seems to be a […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 6y ago

California Voter Pamphlets Dumped In Recycling Bin, Federal Probe Launched, Voters Learn They’re Not Registered

A Berkeley, California, man recently discovered nearly 100 California voter pamphlets discarded in a recycling bin. That man, Scott Wheeler, says that he was wandering through his neighborhood collecting egg cartons when he spotted the almost 100 California voter pamphlets sitting on top of a recycling bin, waiting to be destroyed. Concerned, Wheeler told the […]

By Patricia Ramirez | 7y ago

Columbus Day Post Office Hours: Is There Mail Delivery Monday? USPS, FedEx, UPS Open October 10?

Is the mail delivery on Columbus Day 2016 and will the USPS, FedEx, and UPS deliver packages on Monday, October 10? Many retail stores, and even some banks, will be open on the federal holiday, leaving many people to wonder if it’s business as usual for the U.S. Post Office and other package delivery companies. […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 7y ago

Post Office Hours Labor Day 2016: Is There Mail Delivery On Monday, September 5?

Labor Day is a big day for cookouts, parties, and sleeping late, but for others, it’s a regular work day, with many retail stores like Walmart and Target open for business as usual. However, the annual federal holiday always creates some confusion for people who are trying to find out if the post office is […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 7y ago

Fourth Of July Post Office Hours 2016: Is There Mail Delivery July 4? UPS And FedEx Delivering Packages On Monday?

Fourth of July celebrations are in full swing this weekend as our nation celebrates the birth of American Independence with fireworks displays, parades, barbecues, and trips to the beach. Amidst the 4th of July holiday celebrations, some people will have to work and others will use their day off to run errands, causing some confusion […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 7y ago

USPS To Issue ‘Star Trek’ Stamps To Celebrate 50 Year History

Today the United States Postal Service announced that they will be celebrating 50 years of Star Trek with new “forever” stamps issued this fall. The official dedication ceremony for the stamps will take place at the Star Trek: Mission New York conference held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Friday, September 2, 2016. […]

By Jeffrey Totey | 7y ago

Price Of Stamps In 2016 To Decrease According To U.S. Postal Service

The price of stamps in 2016 is set to decrease for the first time in nearly a century. According to CNN Money, the United States Postal Service has announced that they will lower the cost of stamps from $0.49 to $0.47 on Sunday, April 10. The USPS is not happy about this rate change, however, […]

By Effie Orfanides | 7y ago

Postal Service Stops Newspapers From Cashing In On Legal Marijuana

The marijuana industry has blossomed from a back alley trade to a thriving $3 billion industry, but the U.S. Postal Service just told the newspaper industry they wouldn’t be cashing in. Recreational marijuana is legal in Oregon, but not at the federal level and that’s what prompted the Portland USPS office to issue a warning […]

By Coburn Palmer | 7y ago

Post Office Hours Columbus Day 2015: Is There Mail Delivery October 12?

Is there mail delivery on Columbus Day? The federal holiday falls on Monday, October 12, this year, and many people are wondering if the post office will be open for business or if postal workers have the day off. Although most retail stores, restaurants, car dealerships, and movie theaters will be open on Columbus Day, […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

Columbus Day 2015: What’s Open October 12 And Who Has The Best Columbus Day Sales?

Columbus Day is celebrated on Monday, October 12. There’s always confusion over what’s open and what’s closed on federal holidays, prompting people to search online to find out if Walmart is open, if banks are closed, and if there will be mail delivery on Monday. Here’s the scoop on what will be open and what […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

Post Office Hours Labor Day 2015: Is There Mail Delivery September 7?

Wondering if the post office is open on Labor Day, and if the letter carrier will deliver the mail on Monday? Although most retail stores and restaurants will be open on September 7, the U.S. Postal Service will be closed. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the federal holiday is observed on Monday, […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

Breastfeeding Mom Asked To Leave Post Office, USPS Responses Amid Overwhelming Backlash

USPS has come under fire for asking a breastfeeding mom to leave the premises – two days consecutively. According to WISC-TV, on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, Raven Dibble stopped by a post office location in Janesville, Wisconsin to mail packages. While waiting to be serviced, she began breastfeeding her 3-year-old daughter only to […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 8y ago

Fourth Of July 2015 Post Office Hours: Is There Mail Delivery July 4?

Wondering if the post office is open on July 4, and if the letter carrier will deliver the mail on Saturday? Although most retail stores and restaurants will be open on Independence Day, the U.S. Postal Service will closed down for the day. The federal holiday is actually observed on July 3, but it’s business […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

Elvis Presley Gets Honored With Forever Stamp

Elvis Presley is the latest music legend to be honored by the United States Postal Service with a forever stamp. The Presley stamp will be the sixth in the “Music Icon Series”. The USPS stamps webpage describes the series as, “beloved musicians whose blend of sound and way of life broke boundaries.” Postmaster General Megan […]

By Darren Pare | 8y ago

USPS Worker Caught On Surveillance Throwing Packages, Angry Customer Shares Footage Via YouTube [Video]

One USPS worker is in hot water after footage surfaced of her throwing a customer’s package. Needless to say, the customer, Pedro Gonzales, was furious. He decided to take matters into his own hands and share the disheartening experience with the world. Now, the video has gone viral on YouTube. According to the description of […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 8y ago

Texas Man Films Lazy USPS Worker Throwing Package On Porch [Video]

A home surveillance video of a lazy postal worker is going viral thanks to her lack of care and professionalism with handling U.S mail. Steve Weinstein of Carrollton, Texas, is asking the United States Postal Service if its standard procedure is to toss deliveries on doorsteps after an expensive package got unceremoniously dumped on his […]

By Tina Turnbow | 8y ago

USPS Data Breach Was For Profit – ‘Health Files’ Fetch Handsome Figures, Indicate Investigators

The USPS data breach that took place in November could have been orchestrated primarily for financial gains, indicated the investigators. USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Jeffrey Williamson confirmed that data stored in “a file relating to injury compensation claims” was illegally accessed and siphoned-off by hackers. Health information of as many as 485,000 USPS employees […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

USPS Holidays 2015: Mail Delivery New Year’s Eve, Post Office Open New Year’s Day?

New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, so if you want to mail a package, get to the post office before it closes on New Year’s Eve. Keep in mind, most USPS locations will close early on December 31 so employees can get home in plenty of time to ring in 2015 with their families. […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

Post Office Holiday Hours: Is There Mail Delivery Christmas Eve And Christmas Day?

The U.S. Post Office is delivering packages on Christmas Eve, but all post office locations will be closing soon for those who still need to send out a last-minute gift or holiday cards. What time will the post office close their doors and will any mail be delivered on Christmas Day According to the U.S. […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

2014 Christmas Shipping Deadlines: When To Mail Gifts So USPS, FedEx, UPS Delivers Before Santa Arrives

If you need to send packages out in time for Christmas, the 2014 holiday shipping deadlines are getting closer. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Fedex, and UPS all have cutoff dates for shipping around the holidays, and for many who are sending overseas, the deadline has already passed for shipments going to a number of […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

UPS Considers Pregnancy A ‘Disability’ – Supreme Court Case Starts Today

Peggy Young V. UPS (United Parcel Service) will come before the United States Supreme Court later today. The pregnancy discrimination case has the potential to affect millions of American women who wish to continue to work throughout their pregnancies. The case against UPS involves a former driver, Peggy Young, who wanted a temporary assignment to […]

By Scott Falkner | 8y ago

Postal Workers Sleeping: Long Island Postal Workers Caught Sleeping, Lying About Doing Their Jobs

Postal workers were caught sleeping during a recent raid by investigators. According to the New York Daily News, 10 workers at the facility were fired on Friday. The employees were supposed to be repairing mail trucks, but instead were caught snoozing during their overnight shifts. “Special agents raided the 24-hour facility early Friday, took photos […]

By Effie Orfanides | 9y ago

Amazon Prime’s Growth: Three Themes To Consider

Amazon Prime often seems like an amorphous service. The perks that accompany this $99 annual membership affect how quickly your packages arrive, the types of digital entertainment you can buy, and how you store content online. Amazon has recently added unlimited photo storage to its Cloud Drive service, which is a centralized storage system for […]

By Loraine Kanervisto | 9y ago

USPS Adds Sunday Delivery For The Holidays

USPS has announced plans to add Sunday delivery through the holidays. Officials have confirmed that Sunday delivery will begin on November 17 and extend through Christmas Day. Seven-day service will allow postal workers to meet an expected 12 percent increase in volume. During the 2013 holiday season, the Postal Service delivered 420 million packages and […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 9y ago

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