POSTAL UPDATES
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Feb 9, 2026, 08:30 AM
Postmark celebrates Pony Express reenactment
by Scott TiffneyThis year the Pony Express reenactment began Jan. 27 with a parade and swearing-in of the riders, followed by a Jan. 28-30 ride from Holbrook, Ariz., to Scottsdale, Ariz., by the Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse. -
Jan 28, 2026, 14:30 PM
PTSD the focus of Puerto Rico postmark
by Scott TiffneyOn Dec. 2, 2019, the United States Postal Service issued the Healing PTSD semipostal stamp (Scott B7). -
Jan 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
Love birds meet a sprayed-on postmark
by Jay BigalkeA newly introduced sprayed-on postmark is beginning to appear on letter mail, and its timing could hardly be better for collectors with romance on their minds. -
Jan 26, 2026, 11:30 AM
USPS records gains in mail delivery during 2025 holiday mailing season
by Linn’s StaffThe Postal Service credits significant investments in new technology and new logistics planning and execution for improvements in delivery times during the holiday season. -
Jan 23, 2026, 15:28 PM
Rodriguez de Tembleque appointed to Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
by Linn’s StaffSusana Rodriguez de Tembleque lives in New York City and currently serves as vice president of design for IBM’s data platform. -
Jan 22, 2026, 11:00 AM
USPS becomes official shipping sponsor of National Hockey League
by Linn’s StaffUnder the agreement, NHL fans will have opportunities to connect with the Postal Service at NHL events. -
Jan 21, 2026, 13:00 PM
Clearing the air on postmarks
by Jay BigalkeIn recent weeks, postmarks have appeared in mainstream media coverage, a rare moment of attention for one of the most basic elements of postal operations. -
Jan 2, 2026, 13:00 PM
USPS adopts penny-rounding policy for cash transactions
by Linn’s StaffThe policy does not apply to credit card, debit card, or check payments, which continue to be processed to the exact amount owed. -
Dec 31, 2025, 09:30 AM
USPS to open entry to its last-mile delivery network
by Linn’s Staff“We want to allow customers to custom-build their last mile solution,” Postmaster General David Steiner said. “We want to make the service as convenient, cost-effective and efficient as possible.” -
Dec 30, 2025, 09:00 AM
Paris, Texas, celebrates historic hotel landmark
by Scott TiffneyThe history of the Gibraltar Hotel dates to 1914, when the community, approximately 105 miles northeast of Dallas, felt a first-class hotel was needed. -
Dec 23, 2025, 08:30 AM
Evergreen holiday postmark appears nationwide
by Jay BigalkeThe example pictured nearby turned up on mail received in the Linn’s offices in Troy, Ohio, in early December from the mail processing plant in Trenton, N.J. -
Dec 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
USPS temporarily halts mail service to South Sudan, Turkmenistan
by Linn’s StaffThe service disruptions affect Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, first-class package international service, international Priority Airmail, and M-bag items. -
Dec 17, 2025, 11:00 AM
USPS announces mailing deadlines for delivery before Christmas
by Linn’s StaffAdditional mailing deadlines can be found on the Postal Service’s website. -
Dec 15, 2025, 11:30 AM
U.S. Postal Service dedicated to connecting service members and loved ones
by Linn’s StaffThe Postal Service can trace its support for military mail back to the Civil War, when the Post Office Department worked closely with the U.S. Army to keep mail moving expeditiously. -
Dec 10, 2025, 11:23 AM
Surprise Dec. 10 issue from the United Nations Postal Administration
by David HartwigA previously unannounced pane of 10 stamps issued Dec. 10 by the United Nations Postal Administration commemorates 70 years of United Nations membership for 16 countries. -
Dec 9, 2025, 08:45 AM
Wisconsin town celebrates its role in U.S. Christmas stamp history
by Linn’s StaffWaupaca, Wis., resident Craig Corgan is offering a pictorial postmark celebrating the town’s involvement in the issuance of the first United States Christmas stamp in 1962. -
Dec 8, 2025, 11:30 AM
Ralph Lauren releases USPS-inspired wardrobe collection tied to postal anniversary
by Linn’s StaffThe three-piece wardrobe release coincides with the 250th anniversary of the nation’s postal system in 2025 and was developed with guidance from curators at the National Postal Museum. -
Nov 27, 2025, 12:00 PM
USPS Operation Santa open for letter adoption starting Nov. 17
by Linn’s StaffNew this year, Operation Santa is offering the option for adopters to select family letters, allowing participants to provide gifts for an entire household at once. -
Nov 26, 2025, 09:30 AM
USPS seeks new 2026 prices for shipping services
by Linn’s StaffThe proposed changes have been approved by the Postal Service’s board of governors. -
Nov 25, 2025, 08:30 AM
Fireboat celebrates 125 years of service
by Linn’s StaffThe fireboat is still in use by the Buffalo Fire Department in Buffalo, N.Y., and is the oldest active vessel dedicated to firefighting.
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Postmark celebrates Pony Express reenactment

























