Rural Carrier Associate Abby Puckett was recently delivering mail in Corinth, MS, when she came upon an 18-year-old customer being attacked by five dogs. Continue reading
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New Black Heritage stamp will honor playwright August Wilson
WASHINGTON, DC — Award-winning playwright August Wilson is receiving one of the nation’s highest honors when he takes center stage on a Forever stamp.
The stamp will be dedicated Jan. 28 on the Postal Service Facebook and Twitter pages. For more information, visit usps.com/blackheritage-augustwilson.
One of America’s greatest playwrights, Wilson is hailed as a trailblazer for helping to bring nonmusical African American drama to the forefront of American theater.
Wilson collected innumerable accolades for his work, including seven New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards; a Tony Award, for 1987’s “Fences”; and two Pulitzer Prizes, for “Fences” and 1990’s “The Piano Lesson.”
Residents of Illinois community pay tribute to letter carrier who died from COVID-19
CHICAGO (CBS) — As COVID-19 continues to claim lives, one north suburban community on Saturday honored a letter carrier who lost his battle against the virus. Continue reading
Texas rural carrier undertaking task of spreading Christmas cheer while delivering mail from her hearse
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The way Jenna Zermeno drives her car is certainly unusual. Continue reading
For the First Time in 108 Years, Operation Santa is Nationwide!
WASHINGTON, DC — Let’s face it, this year has been a struggle for so many people in more ways than one. Thoughts of kids, the holidays and wondering how to provide for them may also be weighing heavily on many. But take heart, Santa and the Postal Service are way ahead of you, and are here to help. Continue reading
Retired Chicago Postal Worker Wanda Tolbert Gives Away 50 Backpacks To Homeless
CHICAGO (CBS) — A former postal worker is making it her mission to improve the lives of others this winter.
For the past seven years, Wanda Tolbert has handed out backpacks to the homeless. On Saturday morning, she gave away 50 more at the Franciscan homeless shelter on the city’s West Side.
The backpacks are filled with essentials including socks, gloves, toilet paper, blankets, and more. They are her way of lending a hand to Chicagoans in need.
Tolbert said as a letter carrier, she would buy meals for the homeless on her route – and she learned a small gesture can go a long way.
She hopes she can inspire others to do the same.
Snow, rain nor COVID-19 stops essential USPS carriers
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”
While it isn’t the official U.S. Postal Service motto, it’s something mailwoman Amy Bezerra has kept to for the past 25 years. And now, we can add COVID-19 to that list of things that postal workers press through. Continue reading
‘Everyday Hero’: Postal Carrier Helps Norwalk CA Man Who Cut Himself With Chainsaw
NORWALK (CBSLA) — Postal carrier Fernando Garcia was on his route in Norwalk, when he heard a call for help. Continue reading
USPS issues Holiday Delights stamp
WASHINGTON, DC — Celebrate the holiday season with Holiday Delights, a new stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Inspired by folk art but with a modern graphic vibe, these charming designs will add a touch of whimsy to your holiday mailings. Continue reading
Postal worker’s concern leads to help for stroke victim
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Blackwood, NJ, Carrier Technician Lonna Lenher was recently making deliveries when she grew concerned about an older customer whose mail was piling up. Continue reading
