The Postal Service said Friday it lost $3.1 billion in the April through June period and could be forced to default on payments due to the federal government when the fiscal year ends in September. More: continued here
Read More »Blumenthal, Himes call on citizens to rally in support of Glenbrook post office
STAMFORD — Federal, state and local politicians on Friday urged citizens to get involved in the fight to keep the Glenbrook post office open — one of 3,700 post offices across the country being considered for closure as a cost-saving measure because of decreasing revenue. More: continued here
Read More »Morehouse post office reopens
MOREHOUSE – Neither rain nor snow nor dark of night can keep the postman from his rounds, but high water can run him out of his post office. On Thursday, Morehouse officials gathered to mark the reopening of the local facility at 520 Beech St. More: continued here
Read More »BWW TV: Harvey Fierstein on HAIRSPRAY and ebay – Full Interview! – Broadway World
BWW TV: Harvey Fierstein on HAIRSPRAY and ebay – Full Interview!Broadway WorldHAIRSPRAY will have three performances only at the Hollywood Bowl — Friday and Saturday August 5 and 6 at 8:30pm, and Sunday August 7 at 7:30pm. HAIRSPRAY is directed and choreographed at the Hollywood Bowl by Tony Award- winner …
Read More »Downtown says keep PO – Cleveland Daily Banner
Downtown says keep POCleveland Daily Bannerby GREG KAYLOR, Banner Staff Writer In 1910, a member of the Tennessee Legislature requested a US Post Office in downtown Cleveland. That was a part of the continued growth of the city of Cleveland. Now known as the Courthouse Annex, the building still …and …
Read More »Scammers target Harry Potter website – TG Daily
The Guardian Scammers target Harry Potter websiteTG DailyThat hasn't stopped some of the early users from selling their accounts on Ebay…including many people who don't really have an account. These online accounts are selling for around $100, which is almost unheard of for mere log-in credentials to a …Cybercrooks exploit …
Read More »Scammers home in on ‘Harry Potter’ fans – Washington Post (blog)
The Guardian Scammers home in on 'Harry Potter' fansWashington Post (blog)Accounts have also popped up for sale on eBay, so Pottermore's official blog has posted a gentle reminder that it reserves the right to close down any accounts that are sold online. “Access to Pottermore is, and always will be, …
Read More »May Close Postal Station In Ashburn – Southwest News-Herald
Queens Tribune May Close Postal Station In AshburnSouthwest News-HeraldSlow customer traffic and lack of revenue could cause several US Postal Service buildings to close in the city of Chicago. One of these locations include the building at 3639 W. 79th St. Currently, the post office operates 31871 …USPS studies post …
Read More »A Post Office On The Edge
The digital revolution hasn’t quite arrived at Unity Plaza. Working and poor folks from the Barbour Street neighborhood in north Hartford come to their post office for money orders and to mail bills, buy stamps or check their mailbox. Many of them walk. This gritty outpost — the one with …
Read More »Post Office Losses Continue to Grow – WGRZ-TV
KASA Post Office Losses Continue to GrowWGRZ-TVLosses by the post office have been mounting over the last few years as more private mail and bill payments were switched to the Internet, and the recession caused a reduction in the volume of business mail. In the three months from April through …
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