Deep down, most Californians understand that a place doesn't have a complete identity — a there there — unless it boasts a freeway exit sign. More: continued here

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to redevelop a picturesque Northumberland village has been resurrected – but its post office will not be included. More: continued here

Abandoned! Lime Hall residents clamour for post office, cemeteryJamaica ObserverResidents of Lime Hall in St Ann said they have been abandoned by the relevant authorities who have failed to heed their pleas for the return of a post office and a cemetery to serve the community. The residents say they …

Saw It on eBay: Lewis Shoes Matchbook CoverPatch.comOK, we don't either, but here's proof positive that they once did — and it's being auctioned on eBay at a starting price of $3.99. This matchbook cover advertises Lewis Bros. Shoes, "Home of the Happy Feet," which was located at 116 N. …

Royal Mail's announcement will boost morale for SMEsWhat They ThinkThe Royal Mail's decision not to increase stamped mail charges for standard and large letters (for both first and second class mail) is contrary to last year's increases and will benefit many of Britain's SMEs, as well as consumers. Despite the …

Dallas Morning News Stamp collectors convene in Grapevine for annual philatelic showDallas Morning NewsAs some visitors at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center carefully examined portfolios of rare issues, others bought grab bags filled with thousands of stamps. Some stamps, never used, were sold by the sheet, while others …

The Star Barnsley postman jailed for stealing from mailThe StarRoyal Mail worker Martyn Platts, aged 50, who was jailed for a year, was caught after members of the public complained to postal chiefs in Barnsley about items going missing. Bosses launched a sting operation by putting four fake pieces of …

The Japan Daily Press Collector stamps for Osamu Tezuka manga to be releasedThe Japan Daily PressTo celebrate manga and anime legend Osamu Tezuka's three greatest works, Japan Post will be releasing three sets of special edition collector's stamps. This is in commemoration of the 40th, 50th and 60th anniversaries of …

Ferg Post Office to undergo new management in JulyThe University of Alabama Crimson WhiteBeginning July 1, the Ferguson Center Post Office will be managed by the UA Campus Mail department, Tony Johnson, executive director of logistics and support services, said. The current post office location in the Ferguson Center will …

Raw Story Philatelist Alert: Vatican Issues Stamps for the InterregnumPatheos (blog)Stamp collectors will need to act quickly if they want to get their hands on these: The Vatican has just issued a set of four stamps for use during the “Sede Vacante” (when the See is Vacant), that period between …