Two memos provide instruction on extraordinary measures and postmarking
Safeguarding the mail upholds customer trust
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
Atlantic Area, South Carolina District on top in scanning
Relocation reimbursement request deadline is Nov. 13
Blog post spotlights the Postal Service’s modernization efforts
World Post Day honors ‘enduring example of global cooperation’
Know the Facts About Fentanyl stamp is here
The new semipostal will fund research to fight drug abuse and overdoses
Heroes
He saw smoke billowing from a window
This letter carrier doused a pan engulfed in flames on a stove
If there’s a spill, report it
Employees must follow the rules about hazardous materials
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Oct. 4-10
Parton’s continuing fan mail and a dog bite postmark made news
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Thank you, USPS, for the new Hanukkah stamp. I was born and raised in Israel before I moved here about 10 years ago, and it’s nice to see some Jewish references in the Postal...”
— Ziv Aviv, Shrewsbury, MA
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here
This year’s theme is ‘Stay Vigilant. Stay Strong. Stay CyberSafe.’
People
Timely threads
A NYC letter carrier is featured for his classic fit and RI employees go recruiting
News Quiz
Postage for a cure
What do you know about the Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp?
Columbus Day is Oct. 12
First observed in New York City in 1792, it became a federal holiday in 1971
The new Hanukkah stamp is here
This is the ninth design in the series marking the Jewish holiday
He ordered drugs through the U.S. Mail. Now he’s in prison
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I didn’t know there was a floating Post Office — I like how it has kept the island’s people connected for so long and even has its own cancellation stamp. I learned...”
— Nikita Ledgister, Los Angeles
USPS dedicates Linda McCartney stamps
The photographer’s work was celebrated at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC
Atlantic Area, South Carolina District lead in scanning
Temporary price changes for holiday season take effect
Postal Bulletin looks at Election Mail and Political Mail
WestPac Area, Massachusetts-Rhode Island District on top in scanning
New cancellation highlights dog bite prevention
PMG addresses PCCs in new video
Steiner speaks to mailing industry partners in recorded keynote
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
USPS to release new semipostal
The Know the Facts About Fentanyl stamp will raise money to fight drug abuse
Dolly Parton left a legacy of music — and letters
USPS can deny requests for commercial information
Mail
Featured reader quote
“‘She came to the aid of a dog and her pups’ was very heartwarming to read. Kim Novak has a heart of gold filled with compassion for all beings.”
— Ravi Sant, Boston
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Column highlights
USPS events
Trending stories
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USPS dedicates Linda McCartney stamps
The photographer’s work was celebrated at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here
This year’s theme is ‘Stay Vigilant. Stay Strong. Stay CyberSafe.’
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He ordered drugs through the U.S. Mail. Now he’s in prison
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People
Timely threads
A NYC letter carrier is featured for his classic fit and RI employees go recruiting