Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.

Residents who want a quick overview of Prince William County finances can read the Popular Annual Financial Report, or PAFR, online for "a broad, easy-to-understand, overview of the county’s financial position," according to a county news release Jan. 13.

A lower transit benefit and falling gas prices are likely reasons why bus services operated by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) transported more than 3.1 million passengers in calendar year 2014, a 3.6% decrease compared with 2013.

State Senator Walter Stosch (R Henrico), one of the senior members of the Virginia Senate confirmed this morning that he won’t be running for re-election in 2015, bringing to an end a 33-year career in the Virginia General Assembly, including the last 23 years in the Senate.

Prince William County Public Schools spread nearly 330 tons of ground gray gravel across school roadways and parking lots last week to battle nature’s first ice and snow assault of the season.

On January 26, brothers and sisters, age 8–13 years old, are invited to attend a workshop and talk about the challenges and joys of having a sibling who has a disability.

The Prince William County School Board Naming Committee is holding two meetings to gather community input on possible names for “Devlin Road” Elementary School.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Monday, Jan. 12, 2015.

Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) issued the following statement on the passage of Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act on Jan. 12, 2015.