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.

A representative from Senator Mark Warner’s office will hold remote office hours in Manassas, on Thursday, Aug. 21, to speak with Virginia residents who need assistance with a Federal agency or to pass along a concern to the Senator.

Manassas VA city police department's crime report for Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014.

The Manassas City Police Department will be conducting a routine officer training exercise at Jennie Dean Park, including helicopters,this afternoon August 13th.

NOVEC warns all consumers of the type of scams being used on customers. Be especially alert to anyone who claims to represent NOVEC and directs you to pay bills with a specific prepaid debit card. Any Co-op consumer who receives a suspicious call should report it to his or her local police and to NOVEC at 703-335-0500 or toll-free 1-888-335-0500.

Prince William County VA Police Departmnt's crime report for Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014

The Prince William County Fair in Manassas will remain closed Tuesday, Aug. 12 due to the very wet weather and plans to reopen on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m.

August 11 is National 811 Day. Every digging or demolition project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, demolishing an old shed, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a call to Virginia811 before starting the work.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Monday, Aug. 11, 2014