Danville post office named for Thaddeus Stevens – News & Observer

Danville post office named for Thaddeus StevensNews & ObserverDANVILLE, Vt. — The post office in Danville is being renamed for Thaddeus Stevens, the Vermont native who became known for his efforts to abolish slavery. Vermont's congressional delegation announced that Congress has passed legislation to make the …and more » More: continued here

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Danville post office named for Thaddeus Stevens

Vermont's congressional delegation announced that Congress has passed legislation to make the change in honor of Stevens, who was born in Danville in 1792. The Academy Award winning movie "Lincoln" provided a fresh look at Stevens' role in fighting for the passage of the 13th Amendment to end slavery. More: …

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Lehigh Valley, New Jersey food pantries continue to struggle following food … – lehighvalleylive.com

lehighvalleylive.com Lehigh Valley, New Jersey food pantries continue to struggle following food …lehighvalleylive.comFood pantries and food banks that help feed the Lehigh Valley and northwest New Jersey's hungry say thousands continue to grapple with reduced federal funding for food stamps, which is making it difficult to keep shelves full throughout …

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Stamps celebrate winter fun – Quad City Times

Stamps celebrate winter funQuad City TimesA picture of a child making an "angel in the snow" is my favorite of the nine new holiday stamps issued this season by the U.S. Postal Service. The child appears on a four-stamp pane titled "Winter Fun." Rounding out the set are a child …

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