Please call 412.359-7119 or email to make an appointment
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What: |
U.S. Postal Service Holiday Mailing Tips and Deadlines, and the opportunity to shoot B-roll footage of mail processing operations at the Pennwood Place Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) in Warrendale. |
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Who: |
Media Relations representative will be available for interviews and to lead a plant tour by pre-scheduled appointment. |
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When: |
Thursday, December 8, 2016 |
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Where: |
Pennwood Place P&DC |
Background:
The U.S. Postal Service expects to deliver almost 16.3 billion greeting cards and a record-breaking 740 million packages this holiday season — a 12 percent increase over 2015 – due to the popularity of online shopping.
Mailing early is the key to beating the rush. Customers should take note of the following mail-by deadlines:
- Standard Post® Dec - 15
- First-Class Mail® Dec - 20
- Priority Mail® Dec - 20 (the best bargain in shipping)
- Priority Mail Express™ Dec - 23* (Commitments based on drop-off times.)
Consumers save valuable time by visiting www.usps.com — the Postal Service’s website that will help make mailing and shipping easier.
Post Offices nationwide will be open Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31. Most Post Offices will shorten retail lobby hours; check for your local Post Office hours on these dates. Regular mail delivery will be unaffected by the change.
If you would like to make an appointment to take advantage of this media opportunity on Dec. 8 - please contact Tad Kelley, APR at (412) 359-7119 or email tad.kelley@usps.gov.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.# # #
Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom at about.usps.com/news/welcome.htm.
For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.
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