USPS recommends competitive price changes – Proposed adjustments would take effect on July 12

May 11, 2026 The Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission, or PRC, to adjust prices on some domestic competitive package and service offerings. Changes include eliminating ounce-based rate differentiation for published commercial USPS Ground Advantage prices, which will not affect customers who have negotiated commercial rates for USPS Ground Advantage; and … Read more

USPS: Get ready for a busy 2026 – new stamps, price changes and more

January 1, 2026 The Postal Service has another busy year ahead in 2026. Here’s what’s coming down the pike: • New stamps. The organization has announced more than 20 stamp releases, beginning with Angel’s Trumpets on Friday, Jan. 9. High-profile releases will include Muhammad Ali on Thursday, Jan. 15; Bruce Lee on Wednesday, Feb. 18; and Lowriders on … Read more

USPS adjusts prices: Changes affect both mailing and shipping services

The changes raised mailing service product prices approximately 7.4 percent.

USPS proposes temporary rate changes for holiday shipping season

The seasonal adjustment will bring prices for the Postal Service’s commercial and retail customers in line with competitive practices.

The first Forever stamp was issued April 12, 2007

April 12, 2024 Who says nothing is forever anymore? The Postal Service’s first Forever stamp — the Liberty Bell — was issued on April 12, 2007, and dedicated that day at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. By July of that year, 1.2 billion had been sold. The subject of the stamp was fitting, as the stamp liberated USPS and … Read more