The Postal Service

New Love Stamp Flies into Your Post Office

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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ROMANCE, Ark., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Postal Service continues its celebration of the joys of love with the latest stamp in the popular Love stamp series.

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  • ROMANCE, Ark., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Postal Service continues its celebration of the joys of love with the latest stamp in the popular Love stamp series.
  • The issue date for the 2024 Love stamp was set to allow customers to take advantage of this beautiful stamp for their Valentine's Day messages.
  • The digital illustration on this stamp features a highly stylized white bird made of four geometric shapes shown against a rich red background.
  • Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps , by calling 844-737-7826, or at Post Office locations nationwide.

U.S. Postal Service Reveals Holiday Joy Stamps for 2024

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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Postal Service today announced four new stamp designs for the 2024 holiday season.

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  • Postal Service today announced four new stamp designs for the 2024 holiday season.
  • Holiday Joy, along with other stamps announced last year, make up only a partial list, with more to be revealed in the weeks and months ahead.
  • Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps and booklet of 20, using original digital illustrations by Michelle Muñoz.
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

USPS Rings In Lunar New Year With Year of the Dragon Stamp

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Postal Service commemorates the Lunar New Year with a colorful new stamp.

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  • Postal Service commemorates the Lunar New Year with a colorful new stamp.
  • The Year of the Dragon begins Feb. 10, 2024, and ends Jan. 28, 2025.
  • Parades, customary foods, and red and gold lanterns mark the Lunar New Year festival for people all over the world.
  • In fact, many consider the dragon to be so favorable, they plan for children to be born under the sign.

U.S. Postal Service Announces New Competitive Prices for 2024

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes for Shipping Services to take effect Jan. 21, 2024.

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  • Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes for Shipping Services to take effect Jan. 21, 2024.
  • These proposed prices were approved by the Postal Service governors earlier this week.
  • USPS Ground Advantage prices would increase by 5.4 percent, Priority Mail service prices would increase by 5.7 percent, and Priority Mail Express service prices would increase by 5.9 percent.
  • The complete Postal Service price filings with prices for all products can be found on the PRC website under the edockets System .

U.S. Postal Service Financial Results Signal Need For A Course Correction

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the U.S. Postal Service released concerning financial results for the 2023 fiscal year, revealing a $6.5 billion net loss. The Postal Service provides critical mail and package delivery services for U.S. businesses and consumers across the country, supporting nearly 8 million jobs in the mailing industry. The Postal Service reported $78.2 billion total revenues and $85.4 billion in operating expenses. Package and first-class mail services drove revenue increases, though both categories experienced declines in volume driven by price increases well beyond inflation – 27% in two years. Marketing mail experienced steep declines in revenues and volume.

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  • Postal Service released concerning financial results for the 2023 fiscal year, revealing a $6.5 billion net loss.
  • The Postal Service provides critical mail and package delivery services for U.S. businesses and consumers across the country, supporting nearly 8 million jobs in the mailing industry.
  • The Postal Service reported $78.2 billion total revenues and $85.4 billion in operating expenses.
  • The Postal Service must find a way to hold the line on costs, just as every business in America must."

A History of the Postal Service … for Kids!

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Postal Service is offering a new activity book to teach kids about postal history.

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  • Postal Service is offering a new activity book to teach kids about postal history.
  • A Kids' History of the United States Postal Service is a colorful, 40-page booklet full of historic facts, photos and stories about the U.S. Mail and the people (and animals!)
  • Starting with the American Revolution and continuing through the present day, A Kids' History combines the Postal Service's rich history with activities and fun facts.
  • "We hope this book helps to teach kids about the important role the Postal Service played in uniting the nation.

Deer. And Rabbits. And Owls. And Foxes. Oh My!

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating four species that make their homes in the woodlands of North America with today's issuance of the Winter Woodland Animals stamps. Among the most familiar wildlife spotted across much of the American landscape, deer, rabbits, owls and foxes connect us to the natural beauty around us.

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  • Postal Service is celebrating four species that make their homes in the woodlands of North America with today's issuance of the Winter Woodland Animals stamps.
  • White-tailed deer are one of the most plentiful species of deer in North America and are admired for their classic beauty and agility.
  • Rabbits often live near the forest's edge so they can easily find food from gardens, yards and meadows.
  • Owls are fascinating birds of prey that prefer to nest in tree cavities or nests abandoned by other birds.

Veeps Introduces All Access: A New Streaming Subscription That Provides Access to Live Entertainment Anytime, Anywhere

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeps, a Live Nation-affiliated company and the premier destination for live and on-demand performances, today announced Veeps All Access — a new subscription service that gives fans unlimited access to all of the live shows, on-demand content, and special artist exclusives on Veeps so they can enjoy live music and entertainment from popular artists and iconic venues every day. Also announcing is the debut of Veeps' first two original content series: the newly greenlit "Sidehustles" (w/t); and "Artist Friendly," a successful music interview podcast-turned-filmed talk show, leading with Brandon Boyd of Incubus in its first video episode set to go live on October 4. All Access launches with some heavyweight platform partners, including Amazon, Ticketmaster, and Verizon — providing a comprehensive way for them to deliver live music to their customers like never before. All Access is available for $11.99/month or a $120 annual pass.

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  • By providing an economical subscription option, Veeps is fueling both access and discovery, connecting fans with a wider range of artists and their fan communities.
  • All Access is for anyone looking to enjoy high-quality live entertainment from wherever they are, on one platform, for one all-in price, for the first time.
  • "Live performances have a unique magic, and Veeps has done an incredible job bringing fans that experience in their homes.
  • Subscription plans will initially be available in the U.S., with international expansion planned to meet Veeps' proven global fanbase.

OSIRIS-REx Lands in Your Post Office

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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Opportunities from OSIRIS-REx have changed my life, and remembering that I am a known part of that baffles me sometimes."

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  • Opportunities from OSIRIS-REx have changed my life, and remembering that I am a known part of that baffles me sometimes."
  • "We are exceptionally pleased that the Postal Service will commemorate this journey of exploration and help NASA share the excitement of discovery with the public."
  • OSIRIS-REx is an acronym for the mission's goals: Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer.
  • Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps , by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at select Post Office locations nationwide.

Flakes Fly on New Stamps From U.S. Postal Service

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beloved by children and adults alike, snow globes can be miniature worlds of white, kitschy souvenirs of memories made or tiny works of art caught in a whirling microcosm. Celebrating the spirit of the holidays, the U.S. Postal Service captures the playful pleasure of snow globes on four new stamps.

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  • Postal Service captures the playful pleasure of snow globes on four new stamps.
  • The dedication ceremony for the Snow Globes stamps took place at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena in Breckenridge.
  • The stamps are now available at Post Office locations nationwide and online at The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps.
  • The Snow Globes stamps are being issued as Forever stamps, which will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.