Interesting since it's around the dates of delivering these too. lol From UPS website.
Temporary Service Impacts Due to Papal Visit
Posted Thursday, September 17, 2015, 10:00 AM ET
Security measures will be in place in areas of Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia as Pope Francis visits the United States
September 22-27, 2015. UPS is implementing contingency plans to minimize service impacts.
During the visit,
no pickups and deliveries will be available in some ZIP codes. The days when service will be impacted are:
• Washington, D.C.: Tuesday, September 22, through Thursday, September 24. (Only limited areas of ZIP codes will be impacted, depending upon street closures.)
• New York City: Thursday and Friday, September 24-25
• Philadelphia: Friday and Saturday, September 25-26
Track your packages at
ups.com. Continue to check here for the latest information on service impacts.