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.

An information meeting for parents interested in learning more about the math/science specialty program at Sudley Elementary School is scheduled for Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The newest Prince William school to be recognized is Lake Ridge Middle, and four schools have been re-designated,

Prince William County VA crime report for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014

Virginia State Parks once again set a new attendance record with 8,871,822 visitors in 2013, 6 percent higher than 2012’s record attendance of 8,366,179.

Barbara Comstock, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates who was a senior aide to Virginia Congressman Frank Wolf, is now a candidate for the Republican nomination for the seat.

Families are particularly drawn to Prince William, with its safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, growing job base and rising prosperity.

Prospective Fauquier County students and parents are invited to an info meeting for Mt. Vista Governor's School from 7-8 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown Campus (snow date Feb. 3) or on Jan. 28 at the LFCC Warrenton Campus (snow date Feb. 4).