The USPS Board of Governors controls expenditures and does long-range planning, among other duties
Primers
Watch a video about Barbie
The new stamps celebrate 10 career designs
People
They were tickled pink
Employees served customers at a Barbie convention in Texas and a library conference in Chicago
News Quiz
Declaration dedication
What do you know about this patriotic stamp ceremony in Philadelphia?
Mr. ZIP celebrates the nation’s 250th
The YouTube series’ main character and his friends travel to 1776
On the Job
From ranch to branch
This Wyoming postmaster covers lots of ground
USPS Local XChange debuts
Buyers and sellers can conduct transactions without needing to meet in person
Central Area, South Carolina District lead in scanning
Fly flags at half-staff to honor Graham
New badge cards will have CPR information
Postal Bulletin focuses on preventing heat illness
Watch a video about the Declaration of Independence
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
Want to become a postal police officer?
The Inspection Service is now accepting applications
This book uses stamps to tell the American story
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Thank you for the article on a recent dog bite incident — ‘A rural carrier was injured in a dog attack.’ I had a peacock chase me all the way to my Jeep once. I had no idea...”
— Evone Rebstock, White Oak, MO
Here are the stamps that mark America’s 250th
Heroes
A man walked in with a knife to his own throat
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered July 5-11
Two new stamps and a fast-thinking retail clerk made news
Barbie stamps make their debut
The new issuance will be released at a collectors convention
People
A warm welcome
Career conference newbie praises Ohio 2 District event
News Quiz
Gracing the top right corner
What do you know about the recently announced 2026 stamps?
A rural carrier was injured in a dog attack
The animal wasn’t restrained by its electronic fence
These postal places have patriotic names
You can buy a stamp in Independence, Liberty and Freedom, among other locations
Images for America’s scrapbook
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast looks at how stamps tell the nation’s story
Central Area, South Carolina District on top in scanning
Blog post goes under the hood
July deadlines for employee cybersecurity training are near
Zoom backgrounds for America’s 250th now available
USPS dedicates Declaration of Independence stamp
Mail handler nabbed for workers’ comp fraud
He had claimed a shoulder injury, but was lifting weights and swimming
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
Column highlights
Trending stories
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USPS announces more 2026 stamps
The releases feature the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, sugar cookies and more
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This town has a revolutionary ZIP Code
Sudbury, MA, lives up to its 01776 patriotic postal number
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USPS sites must comply with regulator checks
Reach out to a regional manager if contacted by a site inspector
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At USPS, everything is not relative
There are rules about using your position to benefit people you are close to