Post offices

United States Post Office

Open by scheduleMonday · 8:30 AM – 6 PM

Philadelphia

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

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Opening hours

Monday · Today
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Friday
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

☎ Phone
+1-215-925-2131
⌖ Postal code
19105
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◆ Category
Post offices
◎ Country
US
◇ Operated by
United States Postal Service
▰ Official name
USPS

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another ordinary morning in front of the United States Post Office when an elderly gentleman arrived with his dog. The canine, a small but feisty terrier, seemed determined to explore every nook and cranny around the building. As he walked, the dog suddenly began sniffing something intensely near one of the mailboxes. The old man looked down curiously as his pet started digging furiously into the ground. Suddenly, the little terrier pulled out a weathered letter addressed to 'Mr. John Smith, c/o United States Post Office.' Everyone watching burst into laughter—except for the delivery driver who had to make a special trip to deliver it.

2. It was an unusually quiet Sunday morning when the United States Post Office suddenly came alive with the sound of laughter. A regular, usually seen reading newspapers alone, was now playing his harmonica outside the entrance. Passersby stopped to smile and join in, creating an unexpected sense of community. Suddenly, a delivery driver approached, whistling along with the tune. He joined in on the harmonica too, but played it upside down—causing everyone to burst into giggles. The regular, smiling broadly, announced, ‘Today’s mail will definitely be delivered with a little extra zip!’

3. It was an unusually quiet Saturday afternoon when the United States Post Office announced over the intercom: ‘Attention please—your package has arrived…in 1987.' A confused but polite crowd gathered around the counter as people checked their tracking numbers from decades ago. Finally, a delivery driver named Joe spoke up: 'Hey, maybe it's just a glitch in the matrix.' A neighbor chimed in, laughing, 'Or maybe Santa's reindeer finally delivered!' The postmaster smiled and said, 'Well folks, let's open it together—just in case.'

4. It was a typical Thursday morning as a regular approached the United States Post Office. ‘Hey,’ he called out to no one in particular, ‘I bet today’s mail will bring us some good news!’ Just then, an old delivery driver with a mischievous smile walked up and said, 'You know, your faith is contagious!' He handed him a letter sealed with a big red stamp that read 'PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL.' The regular's eyes lit up, but when he opened it, it turned out to be a notice from the local library reminding him to return three overdue books.'

Source details

Business attributes

Address

Housenumber
720
Postcode
19105

Contacts

Phone
+1-215-925-2131

Hours & freshness

Opening hours
Mo-Fr 08:30-18:00, Sa 09:00-16:00

Brand & operator

Operator
United States Postal Service
Short
USPS
Type
public
Wikidata
Q668687
Wikipedia
en:United States Postal Service
Short name
USPS

What it offers

Amenity
post office

Source: OpenStreetMap, 14 recorded details for this place.

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