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.

Manassas VA City police department's crime report for Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

Natural gas leaks may be caused by loose fittings, appliance connections, material failure, accidental damage or corrosion. It is important to look, listen and smell to recognize a possible natural gas leak and then take action.

The National Park Service will host a preview screening at Manassas National Battlefield Park March 29 of Civil War: The Untold Story, a visually stunning new five-part documentary series narrated by Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey) and produced for public television.

On Wednesday, March 26 at 10 a.m., the City of Manassas will put out a phone call to all City of Manassas residents to test the CodeRED emergency telephone notification system and to clean up phone numbers no longer in use.

Manassas City and Prince William County Police will offer free VIN (vehicle identification number) etching on Saturday, April 12.

Due to the weather, a brief closing of the Aden Road Bridge in Prince William County has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will perform geotechnical borings in the area.

Attorney General Mark Herring will listen to local public safety and law enforcement leaders and elected officials about local challenges and ways that he can help protect our communities when he stops in Manassas Park on March 24.

Prince William Democratic Committee (PWCDC) has cancelled the unassembled caucus scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Haymarket Town Hall. One candidate has dropped out of the race and thrown his support to the other candidate.