United States Postal Service

March 12, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Maryland Transportation Authority Asks for Patience as Toll Notices Resume

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is asking for patience and understanding in response to high call volumes and wait times. MDTA has seen a mass uptick in calls since it resumed mailing notices of toll due following a pause from March to October 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notices of toll due are mailed to […]

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August 27, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Councilmember Glass Calls for More Ballot Drop Boxes

During an Aug. 21 press conference in Gaithersburg on protecting the United States Postal Service, Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass said he reached out to the Maryland State Board of Elections advocating for more ballot drop boxes throughout Montgomery County. Glass made the request out of concern that the “postal service isn’t running as optimally […]

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August 21, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Trone, Officials Urge Postal Service to Safeguard Voting, Medicine Deliveries in Montgomery County

U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) and several elected officials in Montgomery County are urging U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy not to mess with the United States Postal Service. Trone held a news conference outside of the Gaithersburg Post Office on Summit Avenue Friday, where two constituents spoke about their experiences with USPS delays. Victoria Paton, […]

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December 22, 2016 | Mitti Hicks

It’s The Busiest Time of the Year at Shady Grove Post Office (VIDEO& PHOTOS)

Employees at the United States Postal Services (USPS) processed more than 600 million pieces of mail on Dec. 20 and projecting nearly 16 billion cards and letters and 750 million packages this holiday season.  This is an estimated 12 percent increase in package volume compared to last year’s holiday season, according to a news release. […]

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