After skirmishes in Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana, the next big union battle is brewing at your local post office. More: continued here
Read More »Portsmouth’s Cradock Post Office closing next month – The Virginian-Pilot
Portsmouth's Cradock Post Office closing next monthThe Virginian-PilotStamps can be purchased and other retail business can be conducted at the main office or the Olive Station at 201 Chowan Drive, according to the letter. Regular mail delivery will continue as usual. Additional Post Office boxes were installed in the …and …
Read More »Celtics eBay Friday: Arnie Risen’s 1957 Celtics contract – WEEI.com
Celtics eBay Friday: Arnie Risen's 1957 Celtics contractWEEI.comAfter the raging success of our new running feature, we'll continue with the third edition of Celtics eBay Fridays, taking you into the weekend with a poll question along these lines: “Would you pay [ridiculous amount] for [current or … More: continued here
Read More »Exhibit Honors American Industrial Design Pioneers Commemorated on New Stamps
“Quicktake: Stamps of Approval” features the work of American industrial designers recognized by the U.S. Postal Service in a new series of Forever stamps. The stamps commemorate pioneers of American industrial design whose designs helped shaped the look of everyday life in the 20th century. More: continued here
Read More »eBay pushes ahead on mobile payments with Zong acquisition
eBay completes its deal to buy out Zong, blazing its trail to simplified mobile payments around the world. More: continued here
Read More »La Grange Park Trustees Debate Lease of Post Office Lot – Patch.com
La Grange Park Trustees Debate Lease of Post Office LotPatch.comThe La Grange Park Post Office would like to end their lease on a village-owned lot. The post office is offering a $6000 lump sum payment to break the lease, but trustees are unsure how they want to proceed. By Matthew …
Read More »Clock ticking on Postal Service budget crisis – CNN
Politico Clock ticking on Postal Service budget crisisCNNWASHINGTON (CNNMoney) — With 120000 post office workers facing layoffs and thousands more facing benefits changes, lawmakers will soon be required to make some tough choices — meaning that …Post Office wants to lay off 120000OCRegisterWho Said the Post Office Is Hiring? US …
Read More »Clock ticking on Postal Service budget crisis
With 120,000 post office workers facing layoffs and thousands more facing benefits changes, lawmakers will soon be required to make some tough choices — meaning that those choices are likely to be postponed until the last minute. More: continued here
Read More »WVU game at FedEx Field worries hometown merchants
Word that one of West Virginia’s 2012 football games will be played at FedEx Field isn’t sitting well with some Morgantown businesses that bank on Mountaineer fans. More: continued here
Read More »Trees, lawn to be replaced at downtown post office – North Platte Bulletin
Trees, lawn to be replaced at downtown post officeNorth Platte BulletinA crew tore out trees and shrubs in early July at North Platte's downtown post office and federal building. Ten days later the bluegrass sod was removed, after most of it had died from neglect or … More: continued here
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