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.

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) reminds pet owners to think now about how to care for their animals during a hurricane or summer storm.

Manassas VA city Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

If fireworks are part of your July 4th celebration, keep a bucket of water, wet towel and a fully-charged garden hose nearby. Children and pets should also be kept a safe distance away from igniting and spent fireworks.

Battlefield High School is getting a new assistant principal. Woodbridge High School is getting a new counseling director.

Atif Qarni, who teaches pre-algebra to eighth grade students at Beville Middle School in Woodbridge, has been appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe to serve on the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, according to a news release from the governor's office.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Monday, June 16, 2014.

Delegate Rich Anderson (R-51), participating for his fifth consecutive time as an instructor in the Boys State program June 19, spoke on "Virginia Government - Origins to Today." He described the history and legislative process of the Virginia General Assembly including how a bill becomes law.

The public is invited to examine and provide feedback on a new driver's education textbook. It is available for review Monday through Thursday June 12-26 from 9-3 p.m. in Building A-4 at the Old Central Complex, Warrenton.