Post Office

Beyond the suburb of Orinda, through the redwoods to a place the urban world does not penetrate, is community identified mostly by its post office. More: continued here

Toronto Star Post office testing same-day deliveryPioneer PressEmboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: same-day …Cash-strapped post office tests same-day deliveryKPVI News 6Now Post Office Tests Same-Day…

abc7news.com Rural post office in limbo due to USPS problemsabc7news.comCANYON, Calif. (KGO) — The United States Postal Service has big money problems: a $12.5 billion deficit will force closures and cutbacks in service. One of the local post offices on that list is a gem and a throwback, due mostly to the woman who runs…

The post office on Prospect Street was closed for several hours today following a fire on the building's roof. Lisa DeChiaro, who works at the post office, said a worker replacing the building's roof alerted people inside to evacuate around 3:30 p.m. More: continued here

Firefighters from the Nanuet Fire Department at a roof fire at the Nanuet Post Office today. / Laura Incalcaterra/The Journal News Firefighters from the Nanuet Fire Department at the Nanuet . More: continued here

UP post office to close after more than 100 yearsSan Antonio ExpressThe family says the financial compensation is not enough to justify keeping the post office up and running. A cluster box outside town hall for incoming and outgoing mail will replace it. Packages will have to be sent through the Felch Post Office…and more »…

Co-Operative News Post Office chief outlines profit hopesFinancial TimesPaula Vennells, chief executive, said in an interview with the Financial Times that the Post Office was making “good progress” towards the coalition's goal of turning it into a network owned by sub-postmasters, staff and customers.The Post Office: A journey to mutualityCo-Operative Newsall 2 news articles » More:…

The U.S. Post Office is considering cutbacks in hours at the post office in Lake Peekskill, which has its own zip code 10537. A survey and letter was sent to residents earlier in the month. The post office is holding a public meeting at 4:30 p.m. More: continued here

HUDSON POLICE REPORTS – Police called to post office for anti-Obama …Hudson Hub-TimesPost office customers voice protests against anti-Obama protesters: Police were called to the Hudson Post Office three times Nov. 8 due to complaints about two people from Redford Township, Mich., who were protesting President Barack Obama and asking … More: continued here

Cash-strapped post office tests same-day deliveryThe Associated PressTeaming up with major retailers, the post office will begin the expedited service in San Francisco on Dec. 12 at a price similar to its competitors. If things run smoothly, the program will quickly expand next year to other big cities such as Boston … More: continued here