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.

Aden Grocery sits at a quiet, country crossroads at the corner of Aden Road and Fleetwood Drive in the tiny village of Aden, but with a Nokesville address. It dates to circa 1890 and is one of the oldest continuously-running businesses in Prince William County with that elusive charm that keeps people coming back.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced April 10 the successful launch of the partnership of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Division of Vital Records to provide increased access to Virginia birth certificates.

Mark Finley, who has worn the hats of pastor, college professor and television host to name a few, will reveal much about "Building the Brain" in an April 28 talk at Northern Virginia Community College's Manassas campus April 28. Come at 6:30 p.m. for the reception. Finley will talk at 7 p.m.

Gar-Field High School will host an ESOL College Information Night on Wednesday, April 9, 6–8 p.m. at the school. The school is located on Smoketown Road in Woodbridge.

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) is accepting entries for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition from high school artists living in Virginia’s First District, which includes part of Prince William County.

Did you know that it’s against the law to drive trucks and other vehicles that let contents drop, sift, leak or otherwise escape from them? These and many other litter and illegal dumping laws will be enforced during the 4th annual campaign in April. Studies show that there is a strong correlation between large amounts of litter and increased crime.

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public-safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse.A safe and legal way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications is to drop them off at one of three health center locations in Prince William County April 26.

Two F-16 fighter jets under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a general aviation aircraft that was out of communications in the Special Flight Rules Area over Washington, D.C. at approximately 12:30 p.m. EDT today, Sunday, April 6, 2014.