WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to handle your special holiday greetings and gifts. But we also need you to do your part, and that is to make sure you get those packages and good wishes to your Post Office location on time. Continue reading
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Postal Service trucks backed up outside bulk mail facility in Springfield Mass.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — Dozens of tractor-trailer trucks lined Page Boulevard in Springfield Friday waiting to enter the United States Postal Service’s bulk mail center, causing traffic delays for hours. Continue reading
USPS lists shipping deadlines, estimates busiest days
WASHINGTON, DC — Even under normal circumstances not everyone can get together for in-person celebrations. But this year has been anything but normal. As a result, many are resorting to shipping gifts and relying on video technology to bring them together for all of their holiday festivities. And while we can’t fix your tech issues for the video celebrations, we can ensure your gifts arrive in time for the fun. No matter what you order on Cyber Monday, or throughout the holiday season, you can Click-N-Chill with the Postal Service as We Deliver for Yule. 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
San Francisco USPS Uses Large Robot To Sort Packages During Holiday Shopping Frenzy
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — The U.S. Postal Service is using new technology to handle the delivery challenges of this year’s holiday shopping rush. Continue reading
A rare behind the scenes look at USPS during the holidays
URBANDALE, Iowa —
The U.S. Postal Service said workers are now on the job seven days-a-week delivering 13 billion pieces of mail and packages. Continue reading
Tampa postal workers are prepared to process, deliver millions of holiday packages
TAMPA, Fla. – The U.S. Postal Service package processing plant in Ybor City expects to handle more holiday packages this year than ever before as deadlines approach. Continue reading
How USPS handles holiday rush
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — From now until the end of the year, the United States Postal Service estimates it will send out roughly 20.5 million packages a day. Continue reading
Mail carriers start their deliveries before the crack of dawn
SACRAMENTO, CA — Households should not be alarmed if they hear postal mail carriers delivering as early as 5:00 a.m., starting the Friday after Thanksgiving. The clatter and jangle so familiar this time of year is just your letter carrier getting an early start on the heavy package volume projected for this holiday season. Continue reading
