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.

Two Poor Teachers is actually One Poor Teacher now– namely founder Ken Nies –but the name fit when Nies and Tom Pennell started the kitchen and bathroom remodeling company in 1999.

A new “Virginia is for Lovers” license plate will become the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) standard-issue plate beginning next March. The new plate design will replace the plain blue and white plates which have been the standard for the past couple of decades.

At approximately 12:10AM on December 4, 2013 Manassas City Police responded to “7-Eleven,” located at 8901 Godwin Dr, in reference to a robbery. Police are looking for two suspects.

Alan Ross, a retired principal who is leading the 50th anniversary planning, encourages alumni and friends to find out more about the celebration of Woodbridge High School's half century of greatness in September 2014. "We have a Facebook event site and a website, http://www.50yearsofWSHS.com where people can find out more and sign up to be at the event," he said.

A new fire station and a new police station will be built and open by 2016 near the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Hoadly and Davis Ford roads in Prince William County, VA.

Tackett's Mill shopping center in Lake Ridge VA will host a Dec. 14 Holiday arts market, with local artists and writers, and a preview farmers market. There will be photos with Santa, food vendors and more.

On November 30, 2013 Manassas City Police responded to “The Home Depot” located at 8805 Liberia Ave for a report of larceny.

Prince William County School Board will hear public comments Dec. 16 on plans for re-interring artifacts and remains from graves discovered during site clearing for a new county high school.