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06/05/2023 08:20
CHICAGO IL — It’s a rare occurrence, about once every 100 years when the ZIP Code™ matches the date. That is the case Monday, when the date of 6/05/23 aligns with the Oak Brook Post Office ZIP Code™ of 60523.
Oak Brook Post Office Celebrating ZIP Code™ Day, Monday, June 5
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06/03/2023 10:31
CHICAGO, IL — The Crystal Lake IL Post Office will have its building named in honor of Cpl. Ryan J. Cummings, USMC at a ceremony, Sunday, June 4 at 11 a.m.
Crystal Lake, IL Post Office Building Renaming Ceremony
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06/03/2023 08:20
CHICAGO IL — It’s a rare occurrence, about once every 100 years when the ZIP Code™ matches the date. That is the case Monday, when the date of 6/05/23 aligns with the Oak Brook Post Office ZIP Code™ of 60523.
Oak Brook Post Office Celebrating ZIP Code™ Day, Monday, June 5
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06/02/2023 14:37
The Crystal Lake IL Post Office will have its building named in honor of Corp. Ryan J. Cummings, USMC at a ceremony, Sunday, June 4 at 11 a.m.
Crystal Lake, IL Post Office Building Renaming Ceremony
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06/02/2023 10:00
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service reported new delivery performance metrics for the eighth week of the third quarter for fiscal year 2023 showing improved delivery performance across all mail categories. The average time for the Postal Service to deliver a mailpiece or package across the nation improved to 2.4 days.
Average Time to Deliver Across Postal Network Steady at 2.4 Days
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06/01/2023 08:20
CHICAGO, IL — The Elwood Post Office will have its building named in honor of Lawrence M. “Larry” Walsh Sr. at a ceremony Friday June 2, at 10 a.m. at the Elwood Post Office 60421.
Congressman and USPS Officials to Honor Lawrence M. “Larry” Walsh Sr.
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06/01/2023 08:08
WASHINGTON — More than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year. Aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face. To keep its workers safe, the organization is providing important information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery as part of its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Week public service campaign.
U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings
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05/31/2023 09:00
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Postal Service announced first-day-of-issue dates and locations for previously announced stamps through the end of 2023.
Postal Service Finalizes the 2023 Stamp Program
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05/25/2023 09:00
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service reported new delivery performance metrics for the seventh week of the third quarter for fiscal year 2023 showing improved delivery performance across all mail categories. The average time for the Postal Service to deliver a mailpiece or package across the nation improved to 2.4 days.
USPS Service Improvements Remain Solid For All Categories
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05/24/2023 13:53
CHARLOTTE, NC — Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy gave the keynote address at the 2023 National Postal Forum in Charlotte on May 22, 2023.
Video/transcript of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 2023 National Postal Forum keynote address
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06/05/2023 07:00
Excel version of the Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Service Type Codes effective July 9, 2023. Please follow this link for the PDF version. A 3-digit Service Type Code (STC) is required in every IMpb. The 3-digit service type code uniquely identifies the mail class, product, and extra service(s) combination in a single, integrated barcode to increase intelligence, visibility, and efficiency in scanning, sorting, transportation, handling and reporting. The service type code is specific to one class of mail. The listing includes a description that defines each service type code. IMpb barcodes also require descriptive banner text, which is the...
IMPB Service Type Code List (Excel) Effective July 9, 2023
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06/05/2023 07:00
PDF version of the Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Service Type Codes effective July 9, 2023. Please follow this link for the Excel version. A 3-digit Service Type Code (STC) is required in every IMpb. The 3-digit service type code uniquely identifies the mail class, product, and extra service(s) combination in a single, integrated barcode to increase intelligence, visibility, and efficiency in scanning, sorting, transportation, handling and reporting. The service type code is specific to one class of mail. The listing includes a description that defines each service type code. IMpb barcodes also require descriptive banner text, which is the...
IMPB Service Type Code List (PDF) Effective July 9, 2023
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