Your Postal Podcast

Cycling carriers make deliveries green; and an old Post Office makes history

This edition of Your Postal Podcast takes you to sunny Arizona, where letter carriers have been delivering mail on bicycles for more than a quarter-century.

You'll also hear about a New England Post Office that has operated continuously in the same building longer than any other in the nation.

The podcast concludes with its usual roundup of the latest Postal Service news.

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Photo top: Sun City, AZ, Letter Carrier Robert Franco uses a bike to deliver the mail.

Second Photo: The record-setting Hinsdale, NH, Post Office.

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Postmaster dashes through the snow

Winter weather creates hurdles for mail delivery throughout the country, but dedicated USPS employees always find a way. That includes postmasters, as this month's edition of Your Postal Podcast details.

You'll also hear details about the diverse subjects being featured on this year's U.S. postage stamps. The program concludes with its usual roundup of the latest Postal Service news.

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Photo: Kendall, KS, Postmaster Becky Grusing and her trusted steed, Macho.

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A Post Office exhibits Paranormal activity

We've all heard of haunted houses -- some people even seek them out, looking for hints of the paranormal. But a haunted Post Office?

In this month's edition you'll hear about a Southern California Post Office that many believe is tended to by a friendly ghost.

You'll also hear some Arizona customers' opinions about who should be the first living person to be honored on a stamp. As usual, a brief look at postal news headlines concludes the show.

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Photo: A spooky place: San Pedro Post Office employees Brian Bundy, left, and Lance McCall stand along one of the hallways in the facility's basement.

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Postmaster delivers pitches to Phillies

A batting practice pitcher with a postal pedigree heads up this month's edition of Your Postal Podcast. You'll also hear some facts and myths about the history of the legendary Pony Express, and a roundup of the latest postal headlines.

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Photo: Rob Potts throws batting practice for the Phillies.

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Celebrating 75 million flat tubs and a golden anniversary

Two postal milestones are celebrated in this month's podcast. The first story marks the completion of the 75-millionth flat tub made for the Postal Service at a Minnesota factory. You'll also hear an Iowa Postmaster reminisce about the changes she's experienced during 50 years on the job. As always the show concludes with a roundup of recent postal headlines.

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