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Going electric: USPS fleet features pod-like vans to improve ‘delivery networks'
The USPS purchased six of Canoo’s pod-shaped LDV 190s to improve “processing, transportation and delivery”.
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Investment in efficiencies drives USPS price increases
The U.S. Postal Service raised the cost of First-Class forever postage stamps for letters from 66 to 68 cents. Even with the 2 cents increase, it is still a bargain to mail a letter to anywhere in the county. This is the sixth increase in the past three years. The organization says it needs to raise rates to invest in…
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Those iconic blue mail collection boxes are getting a high-tech makeover
The U.S. Postal Service is installing high-security versions in some locations around the country in a crackdown on theft this holiday season and beyond.
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5 arrested in Medford robbery that left postal worker injured
Five teenagers have been arrested on unarmed robbery charges after a U.S. Postal Service worker was attacked last week in Medford, Massachusetts. The letter carrier was assaulted after delivering mail to a home in the area of Arden Road on the morning of Oct. 31. The victim was hospitalized with significant injuries. The Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office said...
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Ways to help keep mail secure amid spate of USPS worker robberies
After the latest report of a postal worker who was assaulted and robbed of a post office key Tuesday in Medford, Massachusetts, you may be questioning how secure your mail is. With the busy holiday shopping season approaching, there are some things you can do to make sure your packages and letters arrive safely at their destinations. The United States…
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Medford assault leaves USPS mail carrier with significant injuries, inspectors say
A U.S. postal worker assaulted by a group of people while delivering mail in Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning was left with significant injuries, authorities said Wednesday. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday morning, Medford police told NBC10 Boston, who were investigating what happened along with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Postal inspectors revealed that the letter...
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USPS reveals new stamp designs for 2024
The United States Postal Service has announced their stamp selection for 2024. The list covers a wide range of subjects and designs featuring original illustrations, photographs and art.
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Boston postal worker robberies under investigation; USPS offers $150K reward
A large cash reward is available to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest after two postal carriers were robbed recently in Boston. The United States Postal Service has released surveillance video of a postal carrier being confronted on Stonecrest Road in the city’s Mattapan neighborhood in the middle of the afternoon last Wednesday. In September, there was...
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USPS unveils 2023 holiday shipping, mailing deadlines
According to USPS, it is offering a new option this year called USPS Ground Advantage. It provides a simple yet reliable way to ship packages on certain dates, with delivery between two to five days.
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From piñata to postage stamp, US celebrates centuries-old Hispanic tradition
The U.S. Postal Service is rolling out its latest special edition postage stamps, paying homage to a Hispanic tradition that has evolved over centuries to become a universal symbol of celebration.
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USPS letter carrier stole checks worth nearly $1.7 million from the mail, officials say
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Washington, D.C., allegedly stole checks out of the mail worth a total of almost $1.7 million, according to federal court documents.
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USPS unveils plan to slash air shipments by 90% over two years as part of cost-cutting effort
The plan is part of U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s broader effort to reduce operating costs, increase revenue from packages, and ensure timely deliveries
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Connecticut mailman surprises toddler with truck parade for his 2nd birthday — see the sweet video
Jessica Bergman called her local mail carrier to surprise her postal service-loving toddler.
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USPS reveals which cities and states saw most dog attacks on mail carriers in 2022
The USPS said over 5,300 mail carriers were attacked by dogs last year. See which cities and states had the most attacks.
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These 3 cities have had dogs attack the most U.S. postal carriers
More than 5,300 U.S. Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering mail in 2022, according to the USPS.
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Postal Carriers Demand Action Amid Surge in Assaults, Armed Robberies
Letter carriers are demanding action from the U.S. Postal Service after enduring a 78% increase in robberies from the year before.
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Police Warn of Aggressive Turkeys in Dedham
Turkeys have been following and intimidating people in Dedham, Massachusetts, including a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, police said Tuesday. The notice comes on the heels of the news that a U.S. mail carrier had to have his hip replaced after being attacked by turkeys in Cambridge last month. Turkeys breed between March and May, a season when male...
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Turkey Attack Leaves Mail Carrier With Broken Hip: ‘I Was Horrified'
Two turkeys attacked a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Cambridge, Massachusetts, last month, according to the man, who had to have his hip replaced, and neighbors who helped shoo the birds away.
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Lowell Mail Carrier Gets Home Detention, Supervised Release for Bribery, Cocaine Distribution
A postal worker in Lowell, Massachusetts, was sentenced Wednesday for trying to bribe a supervisor as part of a cocaine distribution scheme. John Noviello, 61, of Nashua, New Hampshire, received a one-day prison sentence with nine months of home detention and three years of supervised release, federal prosecutors said. The office of U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins said Noviello pleaded guilty…
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USPS Mail Carrier Robbed in Randolph; $25,000 Reward Being Offered
A USPS letter carrier was robbed Wednesday in Randolph, Massachusetts, and now the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $25,000 that leads to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible.