Cold-weather injuries and a letter-writing renaissance made news
Week in Review
Heroes
He rescued a customer after a painful fall
This letter carrier saved the day — and the cakes
This employee learned her job from her father
Area maintenance technician tries to make him proud ‘every day’
These Post Offices have something special for Valentine’s Day
People
The future is bright
A letter carrier is honored for service and students learn about USPS
How postal inspectors uncovered a multimillion-dollar fraud
News Quiz
The Lunar New Year gallops in
What do you know about the Year of the Horse stamp dedication?
Watch your step while on the job
Here are some tips to prevent slips, trips and falls
Off the Clock
He teaches a martial art to students of all ages
Presidents Day is next week
The annual observance dates to the 19th century
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I really enjoyed the Postal Service video spotlighting Colonial-era author and poet Phillis Wheatley, the 49th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. She was a gifted poet...”
— Jacqueline Hafler, Mobile, AL
Former mail carrier gets 15 years for drug trafficking
Simple mistakes can result in cyberthreats
The majority of data breaches are caused by human error
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
WestPac Area, Colorado-Wyoming District on top in scanning
Managers’ deadline for system access review is March 4
PMG’s board remarks available
Postal Bulletin takes a look at safe lifting
Wintry conditions come with potential health hazards
A national news agency notes a resurgence in writing letters
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Wonderful to see Phillis Wheatley on a stamp — Black history and American history.”
— Katherine Kindred, Dallas, TX
Watch a video about the Year of the Horse stamp
Heroes
She saw a child run across a busy road
This letter carrier reunited a lost boy with his family
Celebrating Black History Month
The annual commemoration traces its roots to 1926
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Feb. 1-7
The latest Lunar New Year stamp and postmark clarification made news
USPS reports first-quarter financial results
Total operating revenue was $22.2 billion
Column highlights
USPS events
Trending stories
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Postal Service offers postmarking guidance
Organization shares myths and facts about postmarks
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The Year of the Horse has arrived
USPS dedicates new stamp for the Lunar New Year
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Watch a video about Phillis Wheatley
The Boston writer is featured on this year’s Black Heritage stamp
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Self-nomination period for leadership courses now open