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.

Prince William Health District (PWHD) is issuing a notice about a cat that has been found with rabies in the Woodbridge area, and a general notice to Nokesville area residents about an increase in wildlife found with rabies.

Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College has developed a new initiative to help unemployed and underemployed adults quickly gain the training necessary to obtain well-paying jobs in the information technology (IT) field.

Habitat for Humanity partners with low- to moderate-income homeowners who live in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park to make exterior and interior home repairs that alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or housing code violations.

Fire investigators are asking the community for information after determining that one or more students intentionally set paper materials on fire in a Metz Middle School restroom during school hours, causing an estimated $20,000 in damages.

People are urged to be wary about calls offering free stuff. Be suspicious of anyone who offers free items or services and then asks for your Medicare number or financial information, warns Va. Senior Medicare Patrol and the Office of the Inspector General of the US Department of Health & Human Services.

The Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Division of the Prince William County Department of Public Works will host a public meeting April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Volunteer Fire Station to discuss the schedule and purpose for an aerial spraying to control fall cankerworms in the Bull Run Mountain area.

Homebuyers and architecture buffs can explore the region’s most innovative single family homes, custom homes, townhomes, condominiums, and active adult offerings April 26-27 when a wide array of homes—both newly built and remodeled–are open for inspection.

On March 30th at 12:06AM, officers responded to the 10200 block of Winchester Ct in Manassas (20109) to investigate a stabbing.