Why Did Vincent van Gogh Paint 26 Portraits of a Postman and His Family While Staying in the South of France?

Why Did Vincent van Gogh Paint 26 Portraits of a Postman and His Family While Staying in the South of France?

From the article: "...The artist met Joseph Roulin, a 47-year-old postal worker, in the late 1880s. The series of artworks will be reunited at upcoming exhibitions in Boston and Amsterdam...He befriended Joseph Roulin, a 47-year-old postal worker at the Arles train station, and their relationship became pivotal. Roulin, depicted in his blue uniform and “postes” hat, is now one of van Gogh’s most famous subjects. But the artist didn’t stop with the postman: He painted the entire..“Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits” will be on view at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston from March 30 to September 7, 2025. ."

Article Reference: www.smithsonianmag.com
Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits

Royal Mail launches mythical creatures stamp collection

Royal Mail launches mythical creatures stamp collection

From the article: "...The set of eight stamps and the stories each represents from different regions across the UK "demonstrate our rich mythological heritage", Simpson said.

They are available to pre-order from Thursday and go on sale on 27 March. ..."

Article Reference: www.bbc.com
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US Postal Service restores delivery of incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong after briefly suspending them

US Postal Service restores delivery of incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong after briefly suspending them

From the article: "...Although no reason was given for the initial suspension of package deliveries from China, the Postal Service suggested Wednesday it was related to broad-based new tariffs imposed Tuesday and elimination of the de minimis exemption. This exemption had allowed anyone, including exporters, to ship packages worth less than $800 to the United States without duties or needing to undergo inspections. Inspecting incoming parcels to collect the new import taxes could prove extremely difficult. ..."

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Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

From the article: "...the agency planned to complete a “further reduction of another 10,000 people in the next 30 days” through a previously established voluntary-retirement program.

Last week, Mr. Musk said at a tech conference organized by the bank Morgan Stanley that the Postal Service should be privatized, declaring, “We should privatize anything that can reasonably be privatized.”..."

Article Reference: www.nytimes.com
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Vigil held at USPS facility after man fatally shot by coworker

Vigil held at USPS facility after man fatally shot by coworker

From the article: "...Edward "Eki" Poloka died on March 4 after an altercation with another employee, according to police..."

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Knife-wielding transgender woman accused of killing NYC postal worker smiles, rolls eyes in creepy video

Knife-wielding transgender woman accused of killing NYC postal worker smiles, rolls eyes in creepy video

From the article: "video exposes the full face of the knife-wielding maniac who viciously stabbed postal worker Ray Hodges to death in a Harlem deli this week....Troubled transgender woman Jaia Cruz is seen up close rolling her eyes and smiling seductively in a nine-second video, while a song blasts the raunchy lyrics, “I’m such a wh-re, but I’m not a ..."

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Postal worker in Chattanooga pleads guilty to stealing mail

Postal worker in Chattanooga pleads guilty to stealing mail

From the article: "...CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A postal worker in Hamilton County has admitted to stealing the mail.

Agents with the United States Postal Service arrested Jose Martinez back on February 18th. ..."

Article Reference: newschannel9.com
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Sentencing set for Youngstown man accused of threatening postal worker

Sentencing set for Youngstown man accused of threatening postal worker

From the article: "A postal worker told police last April that a man in a black Dodge Durango pulled up on Schenley Avenue in Youngstown and told the USPS employee, "You know they are killing mail men around here.”...threatened a postal worker with a gun.

Thirty-five-year-old Terry Luckey pleaded guilty in December to charges of tampering with evidence and improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle. ..."

Article Reference: www.wfmj.com

CSX train operator discovers stolen FedEx truck burned, abandoned in North East

CSX train operator discovers stolen FedEx truck burned, abandoned in North East

From the article: "Dumped along the railroad tracks, near Red Toad and Bethel Church Roads, was a burning FedEx truck. Turns out the abandoned delivery truck was stolen from the FedEx center in North East. ...Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call investigators at 410-386-3050. ..."

Article Reference: www.wmar2news.com

Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, Washington Post reports

Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, Washington Post reports

From the article: "...Washington Post reported, on Thursday. The newspaper, citing six people familiar with the plans, reported that Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as this week to fire the members of the Postal Service's governing board and place the agency under the control of the Commerce Department. ..."

Article Reference: www.reuters.com

United States Postal Service Announces Tenure Plan of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

United States Postal Service Announces Tenure Plan of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

From the article: "...The United States Postal Service is today announcing that Louis DeJoy, America’s 75th Postmaster General, has notified the Postal Service Board of Governors that it is time for them to begin the process of identifying his successor. The Governors of the Postal Service, working with key stakeholders, will now begin the process of identifying an appropriate candidate to serve as the next Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service. ..."

Article Reference: USPS Press Release
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NYC postal worker pistol-whipped by thug attempting to rob post office

NYC postal worker pistol-whipped by thug attempting to rob post office

From the article: "...A man allegedly entered the post office armed with a gun and attempted to rob the federal building, police said, adding that he struck a 51-year-old female in the head with the weapon and demanded money. However, the suspect fled..."

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Alabama residents voice frustrations over missing mail as complaints against USPS grow

Alabama residents voice frustrations over missing mail as complaints against USPS grow

From the article: "...Missing packages and mail have left many Alabama residents frustrated, with complaints mounting against the U.S. Postal Service. ...U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt has also weighed in, posting on 'X' to Elon Musk, "Please fix the U.S.P.S. It's a disaster and an embarrassment." Aderholt called it the biggest source of complaints they receive. Senator Tommy Tuberville's office stated they are ready to help and are up to speed on the issues. ..."

Article Reference: abc3340.com
:How to File a Complaint With the Postal Regulatory Commission Online: By email: Send documents to prc-pagr@prc.gov
By phone: Call (202) 789-6800
By mail: Send a letter to the PRC at 901 New York Avenue NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268-0001

USPS, Inspection Service detail efforts to combat crime

USPS, Inspection Service detail efforts to combat crime

From the article: "...The Inspection Service’s ongoing targeted surges in high-crime areas, which have yielded 1,300 investigative actions and dozens of arrests in the past 12 months; and..."

Article Reference: usps.com

This couple visited all the Post Offices in Maine

This couple visited all the Post Offices in the Pine Tree State

From the article: "...Maine has more than 400 Post Offices — and Al D’Andrea and Margit Ahlin have been to each one.

The married couple’s trek began in 2010 after USPS released a stamp honoring artist Winslow Homer.

The Maine residents, who are stamp and postmark collectors, were near Prouts Neck, a coastal peninsula in Scarborough, where Homer painted. ..."

Article Reference: usps.com
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Self-defense claim shocks court as transgender woman indicted for postal worker’s murder

Self-defense claim shocks court as transgender woman indicted for postal worker’s murder

From the article: "...aia Cruz, accused of fatally stabbing a postal worker in Harlem earlier this month, pleaded not guilty during a chaotic Thursday court hearing that saw some audience members ejected as emotions ran high. ..."

Article Reference: www.amny.com

Man recorded using USPS master key to steal mail from 20+ Dallas homes

Man recorded using USPS master key to steal mail from 20+ Dallas homes

From the article: "...The United States Postal Inspection Service is investigating and working to track down a man's vehicle ...Surveillance video shows a brazen thief quickly stacking up stolen mail from a Dallas neighborhood, using what postal inspectors say is a stolen master key. The theft happened Tuesday night in a Dallas neighborhood and affected at least 20 homes.

Neighbors said they initially did not suspect anything was wrong as their mailbox cluster was not damaged."

Article Reference: www.nbcdfw.com
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Nationwide mail issues causing local frustrations

Nationwide mail issues causing local frustrations

From the article: "SPRINGFIELD- Springfield residents as well as folks across the United States are seeing delays in receiving mail and packages. ...“I just want my mail. That’s all I can say,” Jimmy Westmoreland said. ..."

Article Reference: www.ozarksfirst.com

Still waiting for mail after St. Louis’ snowstorms? Here’s what USPS says

Still waiting for mail after St. Louis’ snowstorms? Here’s what USPS says

From the article: "...Multiple viewers, including some from St. Louis City and St. Charles County, have told FOX 2 this week they haven’t received any mail since the first snowstorm of the new year on January 5, nearly a week after FOX 2’s initial report of snow-delayed mail around the region.

Additionally, according to a St. Louis Reddit community post, some viewers reported waiting as long as..."

Article Reference: fox2now.com
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NPMHU/USPS | One Time Retirement Incentive

NPMHU/USPS | One Time Retirement Incentive

From the article: "...(less applicable taxes and deductions) to eligible full-time career employees who choose optimal retirement or retire pursuant to a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER). Part-time career employees shall be eligible for a prorated amount based on their paid hours. Attached is the January 13, 2025, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which sets forth the terms of this agreement. To be eligible to retire under a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER), there are minimum..."

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Transgender suspect charged with murder of mail carrier Ray Hodge III who was stabbed to death

Transgender suspect charged with murder in blue city mailman's lunch break stabbing

From the article: "...Cruz allegedly spit in the victim's face then drove the knife into his stomach in a fight that broke out over their places in line, according to the New York Post. The attack happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday at a deli on Lenox Avenue in Harlem. Police found Hodge with multiple stab wounds to his torso, neck and arms, and he was rushed to Harlem Hospital where he was pronounced dead. ...Hodge's colleagues at the USPS remembered him as a "great, kind soul" on social media. ..."

Article Reference: www.foxnews.com
Ray Hodge III

Hillarious Postal Fail | USPS Misaddressed Its Own Postcards to Employees; Blames Printer for Errors

Some employee postcards have incorrect names

From the article: "...Because of a printer error, the names and addresses on some postcards are mismatched. Employees do not need to take any corrective action. ..."

Article Reference: usps.com
USPS Misaddressed Its Own Postcards to Employees

2024 Package Theft Annual Report and Statistics

2024 Package Theft Annual Report and Statistics

From the article: "...Porch pirates stole at least 58 million packages valued at $12 billion over the past year. ...Security.org’s 2024 package theft assessment is the most comprehensive report on the topic to date, designed to better diagnose and combat this problem. We surveyed more than 11,000 adults from all 50 states to identify the breadth of the issue, the most vulnerable locations, and the most popular methods for battling the pirates as the holiday shopping season kicks off. Key Findings: Porch pirates ...Criminals seem to target certain residential building types more than others—homes with more occupants tend to experience higher theft rates. This may be because densely populated dwellings offer more potential targets and allow criminals to blend in more easily. Another factor could be that single-family homes are more challenging to approach without being noticed and are more likely to have security measures in place."

Article Reference: www.security.org
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USPS employees share their experiences of being in the ‘Dear Santa’ series

USPS employees share their experiences of being in the ‘Dear Santa’ series

From the article: "...Johnnie McRae-Stephens made one of the most memorable deliveries of her career last Christmas.

The Savannah, GA, letter carrier brought gifts to the home of a young military wife who had turned to the USPS Operation Santa program for help fulfilling the holiday wishes of her two children.

Through USPS Operation Santa ..."

Article Reference: news.usps.com
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