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USPS honors Abstract Expressionists with artful line of commemorative stamps

The U.S. Postal Service honors the artistic innovations and achievements of a group of artists who moved the United States to the forefront of the international art scene with the release of the Abstract Expressionists commemorative postage stamps. The vibrant stamps feature works by Hans Hoffmann, Mark Rothko, Clyfford Still, Barnett Newman, Robert Motherwell, Adolph [...]

USPS education campaign shows how to avoid scams, fraud, identity theft

During the 12th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 7-13 the U.S. Postal Service is pushing a coordinated consumer education campaign that highlights the importance of protecting privacy and steering clear of fraud and scams. This year’s theme – Dollars & Sense: Rated “A” for All Ages – encourages individuals to exercise good consumer sense at [...]

USPS makes it easy to send “Love Letters from Ella” for Valentine’s Day

Serenade special someone in your life this Valentine’s Day with classic love songs featuring acclaimed music artist Ella Fitzgerald. On sale for a limited time at select Post Offices nationwide, “Love Letters from Ella” is a collection of the jazz singer’s most cherished love songs, recorded with some of her favorite collaborators — including Count [...]

USPS announces stamps for 2010

The list of names among the subjects headlining the 2010 stamp program is a varied by elite group. The U.S. Postal Service announced today 30 new sets of stamps that will be released during the coming year. The stamps will commemorate great volunteers such as Mother Teresa and Katherine Hepburn as well as Western stars [...]

Aquarium of the Pacific unveils new Kelp Forest stamp underwater

Creatures of California’s kelp forest swim into the nation’s mail stream on the U.S. Postal Service’s newest 44-cent First-Class postage stamps ― the Nature of America: Kelp Forest stamp pane. To celebrate their arrival, a special ceremony will take place at the Aquarium of the Pacific at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, where [...]

Stamp Out Hunger: USPS Food Drive Saturday

This coming Mother’s Day, make Mom proud. Join thousands of postal carriers and millions of Americans in participating in the nation’s largest, one-day food drive, this Saturday, May 9. The U.S. Postal Service proudly joins the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and Campbell Soup Company to support the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food [...]