Michigan’s First Mail System Was Run by One Man on Mackinac Island
Long before Michigan became a state, one trader handled mail for the entire northern region from Mackinac Island.
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Betty White Postage Stamp Actually Filled With Hidden Easter Eggs
Who knew postage stamps could be so interesting? Here's everything that's been revealed so far.
Secret Thing Mail Carriers Do to Your Bills That You Don't Notice
Mail carriers are revealing some of their best-kept secrets about how they try to make things better for those along their routes.
30 Worst Cities to Be a Mail Carrier Thanks to Attacking Dogs
The U.S. Postal Service is calling out the cities where its carriers are getting attacked the most.
Unique Northern Michigan Post Office is Like a Tiny House Cut in Half
Explore the small yet fascinating Toivola, Michigan post office, standing out with its distinctive design.
Things That Make Adrian One of Our Most Historic Michigan Cities
Adrian was once "The Fence Capital of the World"? Yes, it was, among other things. Info and lots of vintage photos are here...
There Are Some Odd Urban Legends About the Grand Rapids Post Office
The historic downtown Post Office in Grand Rapids, Michigan: debunking urban legends and uncovering forgotten stories.
9 Items That You Absolutely Cannot Send in the Mail in Michigan
Have you mistakenly mailed a banned or non-mailable item?
The Only Floating Post Office In The World Sits In Michigan’s Detroit River
The world's only floating post office, the JW Westcott II, sits in Michigan's Detroit River.
Here Are The USPS Holiday Gift Shipping Deadlines For 2021
Are you going to be shipping any of your Christmas gifts to family or friends this year? If so, you should really think about doing it sooner rather than later.
Iconic Tiny Lansing, Michigan Post Office Featured in Postal Calendar
The Merrill Street Post Office in Lansing is a secret to many who live in Michigan's capital city. But's it's well known to postal aficionados.
Sesame Street One of Three New Stamp Sets Released This Year
"The Postal Service honors Sesame Street as one of the most influential and beloved children’s television shows", according to the press release.