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.

Bomb threat reported at Fred Lynn MS, 1650 Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge. Students, faculty and staff have been evacuated from the building as a precaution and moved to a safe location.

The Washington, D.C., metro area’s 2013 median household income ($90,149) was not statistically different from 2010, the first full year after the last recession, when it was $90,316 in 2013 dollars, according to new statistics released today, Sept. 18, from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the nation’s most comprehensive data source on American households.

Manassas Va, City Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today, Sept. 17, announced the agency will resume the periodic mailing of Social Security Statements--once every five years for most workers--while encouraging each prson to create a secure my Social Security account to immediately access his or her Statement online, anytime.

Gainesville Neighborhood Library, 4603 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169, will reopen to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17th after being closed several days for a potable water issue.

While falls are a threat to the health and independence of older adults, there are proven interventions that can reduce falls and help older adults live better and longer. People of all ages, but especially older adults, will benefit from fall-proofing their homes and making lifestyle changes to decrease their risk of a fall. Find out at Home Instead in Manassas at 7 p.m.

According to the results of a recent survey, county residents enjoy a high quality of life, receive effective and efficient services from their government, feel safe in their communities and receive high value for their tax dollars. Survey results remained on par with the last survey conducted in 2012.