postalnews.com: March 2018

Saturday, March 31

A rite of spring: Air-mailing chicks across the country through the U.S. Postal Service
The Virginian-Pilot Comment
USPS to dedicate Peace Rose stamp
Stamp.News Comment
Dispute over mailman's ridicule of disabled central Pa. man ends with apology, new friendship
pennlive.com Comment
Trump accuses Amazon of ‘Post Office scam,’ falsely says The Post is company’s lobbyist
Washington Post Comment
Even Fox News says "Trump's got it all wrong about Amazon "
Fox News Comment
'Ready Player One' Drone-Spitting Postal Trucks Might Be Real Very Soon
Inverse Comment
Drunk driver who crashed into Mont Alto PA Post Office must pay to fix it
Public Opinion Comment
Friday, March 30
'Large Amount' Of Mail Stolen From Trio Of New Milford NJ Postal Boxes
Hackensack Daily Voice Comment
Stamp collecting to Mister Rogers neighborhood
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Corpus Christi “Porch Pirate” Pleads Guilty to Stealing Packages
postalnews.com Comment
Donald Trump Gets Mocked After Showing He Really Doesn’t Know What The Post Office Does
Huffington Post Comment
Petersburg VA mail carrier accused of dumping tubs of mail identified
WTVR Richmond Comment
Homeowner removes noose from yard after postal worker voices concern
KTNV Las Vegas Comment
Thursday, March 29
Manhunt underway for Illinois post office robbery suspect
WAND TV Decatur Comment
Woman sentenced for Randolph MS Post Office robbery
Tupelo Daily Journal Comment
US Postal Service truck involved in crash in Maryland; 1 dead, 2 injured
WTTG Washington Comment
PRC Issues FY 2017 Annual Compliance Determination
postalnews.com Comment
Amazon, Despite Lumps From Trump, Buoys Postal Service
Wall Street Journal Comment
Postal IG Seeks Tighter Controls of Vehicle Expense Cards
FEDweek Comment
Trump is wrong about Amazon's taxes and USPS relationship, says analyst
MarketWatch Comment
Trump vs. Amazon: The sequel
Washington Post Comment
Wednesday, March 28
A Spanking-New Savior for Printed Magazines: Stormy Daniels
Dead Tree Edition Comment
'I was appalled:' Mailman's ridicule of disabled central Pa. man prompts complaints to Postal Service
Penn Live Comment
Trump’s postal reform plan: Less service and higher prices
R Street Comment
Trump “obsessed” with Amazon (and its USPS deal)
Axios Comment
How Shyp Sunk: The Rise And Fall Of An On-Demand Startup
Fast Company Comment
Postal Reform Bill Would Impact Health Insurance
Fedweek Comment
Kansas postal worker charged with embezzlement
postalnews.com Comment
Trump “obsessed” with Amazon (and its USPS deal)
postalnews.com Comment
Tuesday, March 27
No closure for family of missing postal worker
White Mountain (AZ) Independent Comment
New Mexico Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
postalnews.com Comment
Paper and postal rate increases are kicking the print industry while it's down
Poynter Comment
Boca Raton residents are desperate to keep their post office
Palm Beach Post Comment
Arrest made in connection with suspicious packages sent to military bases in D.C. area
CBS News Comment
Charlotte brothers accused of attempting to kill USPS mail carrier
WBTV Charlotte Comment
Thief targets mailboxes in change-of-address scam
WBBH TV Fort Myers Comment
With "Parcel Metro" service, DHL looks to be big fish in fast-growing delivery pond
DC Velocity Comment
Monday, March 26
Manassas post office employees tell 7 On Your Side their workplace is 'filthy'
WJLA Washington Comment
U.S. Postal Service lawyers reject Lady Liberty stamp claim
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Widow of NY postal worker struggling to pay bills after husband and son were killed by a drunk driver
Syracuse Post Standard Comment
NRP Class Action Victory against USPS
Press release Comment
Virginia clerk found guilty of theft
Rappahannock News Comment
Bandits are dressing up as postal workers to steal mail
New York Post Comment
When suspicious packages are found, Santa Fe police need backup
Santa Fe New Mexican Comment
Short visits rise at Whole Foods stores with Amazon lockers
inMarket Comment
Sunday, March 25
Top postalnews.com stories of the week March 18-24
postalnews.com Comment
Saturday, March 24
Wandering package leaves Crystal River (FL) man perplexed
Citrus County Chronicle Comment
Four Suspects Arrested in Connection to Sacramento Postal Carrier Robbery
KTXL Sacramento Comment
Friday, March 23
NALC “lauds bipartisan effort to advance postal reform legislation”
National Association of Letter Carriers Comment
Feds indict murder suspect's fiancee in road-rage slaying of Dallas USPS driver
Dallas Morning News Comment
Post office near downtown Anchorage cuts back hours after finding people spent the night in the lobby
Anchorage Daily News Comment
US Postal Service Files Patent for Backing up Data With the Blockchain
Sludgefeed Comment
Feds: Ohio postal worker on disability was in 35 motorcycle races
Dayton Daily News Comment
Australian government reportedly mulling $5 tax on incoming overseas parcels
Post&Parcel Comment
Thursday, March 22
Senators Carper, Moran, Heitkamp, and McCaskill Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stabilize & Improve Postal Service
postalnews.com Comment
Two Brothers Charged With Conspiracy, Attempted Murder, And Firearm Offenses For Shooting Of Letter Carrier
postalnews.com Comment
Update: Mail carrier killed when struck by own vehicle in Michigan
WDIV TV Detroit Comment
USPS to celebrate 100th anniversary of U.S. Airmail Service
Stamp.News Comment
Greenwich Postal Carrier Stole Gift Cards In The Mail, Cops say
Greenwich, CT Patch Comment
Fed Ex, mail trucks involved in Wellington OH crash
The Chronicle-Telegram Comment
USPS comment on Austin bombings
USPS News Comment
USPS grappling with growth of Longmont, Carbon Valley CO
Longmont Times-Call Comment
Woman dies after being pinned by postal vehicle
Detroit News Comment
A happy face behind the post office counter
Columbia Missourian Comment
Wednesday, March 21
Dragons Coming to a Post Office Near You!
Stamp.News Comment
A Georgia mail carrier saw letters piling up. She called police – and saved a man's life
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Comment
USPS mail delivery problems widespread in Yonkers
News12 Westchester Comment
Shipping carriers using caution to screen for dangerous packages
KHOU TV Houston Comment
Walmart is adding FedEx Office to 500 of its stores
Washington Post Comment
Austin bomber kills himself with explosive device
CNN Comment
Dashcam video shows Connecticut mail truck passing stopped school bus
Waterbury Republican American Comment
UN stamp designs promote universal health coverage
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Tuesday, March 20
Package believed to be bound for Austin explodes at Texas FedEx facility, police say
Washington Post Comment
Baltimore Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Letter Carrier Assault
postalnews.com Comment
Mystery after massive 24,000 mile USPS mix-up
WTVG Toledo Comment
Monday, March 19
Former postal worker gets probation for misappropriating funds
Harrisburg Patriot-News Comment
South Carolina Post Office Still Closed Over a Year After Fire
WLTX Columbia SC Comment
FedEx Follows Amazon Into the Robotic Future
New York Times Comment
Mail delivery problems fuel complaints in Canton MI
Canton Observer Comment
The Push for Privatization. The War on America’s Post Office
Centre for Research on Globalization Comment
Austin hit by fourth explosion after police make appeal to bomber
Quartz Comment
Carriers Not Happy About New Scanning and Loading Directive
PostalMag.com Comment
Sunday, March 18
Top postalnews.com stories of the week March 11-17
postalnews.com Comment
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Over 1,000 Identities Using USPS Web Site
CBS Detroit Comment
Saturday, March 17
Famed Maine Restaurant Only Accepting Reservations by Mail
The Daily Meal Comment
APWU Doesn’t Support USPS “Safety Ambassador” Program
APWU News Comment
Friday, March 16
New Photos of Electric Mail Truck Prototype
Trucks.com Comment
Man takes a selfie with every blue postal service mailbox in Seattle for absolutely no reason
KING TV Seattle Comment
DHL expands US delivery service in swipe at FedEx, UPS
CNBC Comment
Almost 70% unwilling to use Amazon Key in-home delivery
Food Dive Comment
Thursday, March 15
Former Minnesota mail carrier charged with mail theft
Mankato Free Press Comment
Three-Level FEHB Premium Contributions Formula Proposed
FEDweek Comment
Proposed Combination of Annual, Sick Leave Would Reduce Total Time Off
FEDweek Comment
Vegas postal carrier carjacker caught on surveillance
KSNV Las Vegas Comment
Wrongful death lawsuit filed following crash that killed letter carrier
Fayetteville NC Observer Comment
Oahu North Shore mailboxes are bizarre. They're also pieces of art
Hawaii News Now Comment
Canada Post workers say sexual harassment ignored by management at Edmonton mail plant - Edmonton
CBC News Comment
Wednesday, March 14
PMG discusses workplace safety, mail and package volumes, and other topics in her latest “Business Focus” video
USPS News Comment
A 40 percent postal rate increase is bad for Americans, bad for the Postal Service
The Hill Comment
Canada Post Board of Directors appoints Jessica McDonald Interim President and CEO
Canada Post News Comment
Veteran says mailman sprayed mace at non-violent dog
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth Comment
Even with insurance, USPS denies claim for woman's lost package
WBRZ Batob Rouge Comment
USPS disagreement with inspector general
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Tuesday, March 13
Residents of Florida community upset over having to travel to get their mail
WINK TV Ft Myers Comment
USPS top agency for multicultural business
USPS News Comment
Thieves steal big blue mail box; bombs left in mail boxes
Manteca CA Bulletin Comment
Beam Bros. Trucking agrees to pay USPS $1 million for contract overcharges
postalnews.com Comment
Delivery issue in Massillon: 'I just want my mail'
Massillon Independent Comment
Monday, March 12
Austin rocked by 3rd explosion in 11 days
ABC News Comment
Austin: Police warn residents not to open suspicious packages
KWTX TV Waco Comment
USPS responds to NY Times article “How to Cut Down on Unwanted Junk Mail”
USPS Corporate Communications Comment
USPS selling totes made from old mail bags
postalnews.com Comment
APWU Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee Appointed
APWU News Comment
USPS Albany Processing & Distribution Center reopens after hazmat incident
WRGB TV Albany Comment
Sunday, March 11
Game Over: Postage Rate Hikes Would Shut Down ESPN Magazine
Dead Tree Edition Comment
Asbestos keeps Vallejo post office closed for two more months
Vallejo CA Times Herald Comment
Postal service vehicle found 2 miles away from where it was carjacked in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Sun Comment
Package with hazardous substance injures postal workers
ABC News Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week March 4-10
postalnews.com Comment
Saturday, March 10
Armed Suspect Robs Postal Carrier in Sacramento
KTXL Sacramento Comment
California: Felon arrested after being found with "extremely large" amount of stolen mail
KRCR Redding CA Comment
Amazon’s Next Mountain to Conquer: Delivery
Chain Store Age Comment
Friday, March 9
Fire official: Box of lithium batteries explodes in Uptown Chicago post office
WLS Chicago Comment
Leesburg FL residents say their mail keeps disappearing
WFTV Orlando Comment
Tennessee custodian retires after 52 years with the post office
Elk Valley Times Comment
Vote For Which of 5 USPS Prototypes Should Be The Next Mail Truck
Trucks.com Comment
USPS: Oakland rash of mail truck burglaries continues
KTVU Oakland Comment
Thursday, March 8
How to Cut Down on Unwanted Junk Mail
New York Times Comment
Rash of thefts strikes Postal Service's blue curbside mailboxes in Twin Cities
Minneapolis Star Tribune Comment
Wisconsin woman pleads guilty to swiping mail
Shawano Leader Comment
New USPS mail processing plant in Portland OR
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Wednesday, March 7
USPS: An Inside Look at the Black Market Marijuana Shipping Business
Marijuana.com Comment
Judge orders Florida postal worker to repay $112K in workers comp fraud case
Citrus County Chronicle Comment
Transportation and Technology Contractors Lead 2017 List of Top Postal Service Suppliers
Husch-Blackwell Comment
Federal Jury Convicts Two Illinois Postal Workers for Delivering Marijuana Through the Mail
postalnews.com Comment
Exclusive: Cash, gift cards stolen from USPS mail across LI, NJ
WABC NYC Comment
Postal workers plead guilty to throwing mail away
WWBT Richmond Comment
Petersburg VA residents starting get mail over a year old
WTVR Richmond Comment
Tuesday, March 6
Trump Administration Plans to Slash Labor Relations Board, Consolidate Power
Government Executive Comment
Oshkosh Teams With Ford On $6-Billion USPS Mail Truck Bid
Trucks.com Comment
Jacksonville veteran tired of waiting for new mailbox from USPS
WJAX TV Jacksonville Comment
Are postal carriers out as potential census takers?
Federal Computer Week Comment
Monday, March 5
Illinois Statehood Forever Stamp Dedicated Today
Stamp.News Comment
Revolving Door: Former USPS Sales VP moves to Pitney Bowes
postalnews.com Comment
Thief caught on camera breaking into apartment mailboxes
KPTV Portland Comment
NY Congresswoman wants mail delivery improvements.
Lohud.com Comment
U.S. Postal Service Testing Plug-in Hybrid Mail Truck
Trucks.com Comment
Sunday, March 4
NJ Letter carrier rescues elderly customer
USPS News Link Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week February 25-March 3
postalnews.com Comment
Saturday, March 3
Mysterious ‘device’ explodes on Austin front porch, killing man in his 40’s
KTBC Austin Comment
3 Sought In Robbery Of Letter Carrier
WBAL Baltimore Comment
Friday, March 2
Meredith Warns PRC of Massive Magazine Cutbacks
Dead Tree Edition Comment
Pennsylvania: Woman says PO robbery was a failed suicide attempt
postalnews.com Comment
Big city growth strains rural Texas post office, frustrates residents
KPRC Houston Comment
Chesterfield woman wants USPS held accountable after truck damaged
WTVR Richmond Comment
Man records video of postal worker throwing packages in Fort Worth
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth Comment
Postal Driver Robbed Of $70K At Gunpoint In South LA
CBS LA Comment
Thursday, March 1
Longtime Michigan postmaster retires after 42 years with U.S. Postal Service
Southgate MI News Herald Comment
Union Head: 'Lack Of Proper Staffing' To Blame For Westchester Mail Woes
Armonk Daily Voice Comment
Mail Fail: Uncovering excuses with ongoing problems at Ohio post offices
WSYX TV Columbus Comment
Springfield MO postal carrier dons camel hat for route on “hump day”
KY3 TV Springfield MO Comment
Virginia mail carriers face federal charges for allegedly throwing mail away
WRIC TV Richmond Comment
Postal worker accused of stealing cell phones from mail
postalnews.com Comment
The 15 Most Surprising Things You Can Mail Without a Box
CheatSheet Comment

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