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U.S. Postal Chief Quits Suddenly Less than five weeks after he said he'd stay until a successor was named, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned, amid strong criticism of the Postal Service from the Trump administration and the President himself.

The U.S. Postal Service is only telling us about some of its 2025 issues, with promises that "Additional stamps will be announced in the coming weeks and months." And some major anniversaries are missing from the 2025 program announced so far.

The headliners we know about are Allen Toussaint (Black Heritage) (right), Betty White (second in an annual "Betty" series?), a Keith Haring-design Love stamp, and two subjects beloved by children.
Army Navy Marines

U.S. 2025 Stamp Program

Last Updated March 20: Details and postmarks for Powwows, Dahlias and Goodnight Moon. Possible dates for Army, Navy, Marines. Additional issue for the 250^th anniversary of mail service in the U.S.

What's missing? What subjects haven't been announced yet? Which ones should be announced. Weigh in here.

Canada's 2025 Stamp Program Canada Post says this year's program includes many social issues: Places of 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride, Truth & Reconciliation, Barrier-Breaking War Heroes, Slavery, and more. Plus there will be stamps honoring former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (right), Graphic Novelists, and Indigenous Leaders. Other subjects include peonies, holidays and biodiversity. See the program schedule. (Last updated March 20 with details on the Mulroney stamp.)

VSC has learned in advance what the 2025 Hanukkah stamp will show!

Scott catalogue numbers now complete for the 2024 program.

Experience Butterflies! Sint Eustatius, part of the Carribbean Netherlands, has some of the most beautiful butterflies in the world, and ten of them are featured on new Dutch stamps.

Myths & Legends No, no, no, not politics! New British stamps look at the folklore of the British Isles, including everyone's favorite monster, Nessie.

New Editorial Help for AFDCS The last names may be familiar, the faces, though, are new for the two assistant editors hired by the American First Day Cover Society to help with its journal, YouTube channel, publications, and more.

U.S. 2026 Show Seeks Stamps You'd think an international stamp collecting show would have plenty of stamps, but Boston 2026 wants to acquire 3 million more for welcome packets and beginners' areas at the show.

Three U.S. Commissioners named.

Top Job Opening in Bellefonte Scott English says it's time to move on, so the American Philatelic Society and American Philatelic Research Library are looking for a new executive director.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Reserve!The main show hotel is 99 and 44/100% full, there are only 3 society tables left, dealers are reserving booths, and the meeting/seminar schedule is filling up. The latest is here.

Investing Or Collecting? How do you view your collection? Is your goal to make money or have fun? Columnist John Hotchner looks at the choices.

"Help! I just inherited this stamp collection!"
Just been given Aunt Matilda's old stamp collection and don't know what to do with it? We can help.

Want to Know What Other Collectors Think? The Virtual Stamp Club has its own comments section as well as a Facebook Group. Or visit the former home of The VSC (1996-2013), now called The Stamp Collecting Forum.

Quotable: "I confess to being an incurable philatelist."
— First Days editor Tony Bard

Last Updated March 21