A retail associate’s suspicions confirmed counterfeit postage
A new school year means shifting gears on safety
This number offers USPS facility statuses during emergencies
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I start my day off with Link. This has been a ritual of mine for years. What I love most is learning about the remarkable individuals — such as mural painter Richard Clarkson...”
— Imoan Martin, Stamford, CT
USPS reports third-quarter financial results
Total operating revenue was $19.9 billion
Heroes
Her customer was in the yard and needed help
This carrier associate came to the aid of a woman with a broken shoulder
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Aug. 2-8
Seasonal tips and a romance scam made news
This new product has a patriotic slant
USPS issues Diagonal U.S. Flag Stamped Envelope
People
Cause and effect
Employees run for charity and a coastal community sends a retail associate into retirement
News Quiz
Local landmarks liven the walls
What do you know about Letter Carrier Richard Clarkson’s painted murals?
Postal Bulletin spotlights back-to-school safety
Central Area, South Carolina District on top in scanning
PERF, EAP available to employees affected by disasters
These USPS tracking labels are being phased out
Is your area at risk for wildfires?
USPS urges employees to plan ahead for evacuations
History
A marriage of true minds
John and Abigail Adams’s letters are a glimpse into Colonial America
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I start my day off with Link. This has been a ritual of mine for years. What I love most is learning about the remarkable individuals — such as mural painter Richard Clarkson...”
— Imoan Martin, Stamford, CT
This letter carrier was catfished
A romance scammer used the employee’s bank account to launder money
Working in hot weather? Follow these tips
USPS offers advice for employees to beat the heat
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
This letter carrier helped a customer get new medals
Don’t bet on it
USPS policy and federal ethics laws prohibit gambling in the workplace
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I love history, and the story, ‘This Post Office invites visitors to step back in time,’ was perfect. This was a fitting memorial to Benjamin Franklin and was a great history...”
— Sharon Blake, Wichita, KS
Keep these bulbs out of the trash
If they contain mercury or other toxic metals, they must be recycled
Heroes
Her customer fell out of a car
This carrier helped a woman who had a broken leg
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered July 26-Aug. 1
The B. Free Franklin Post Office and a series of murals made news
Off the Clock
He did a career 180 but never got off his deck
People
Taking a package down the road gets customer down the aisle
News Quiz
A man of unquestioned integrity
How much do you know about former PMG Nathan Kelsey Hall?
This facility freed up space — and brought in cash
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Regarding the story, ‘This employee helps kids get a good night’s sleep’ — this is compassion and selfless service. It was so heartwarming to read. Kudos to Stacy Douglas...”
— Ravi Sant, Boston, MA
