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 Trails and Streams Coalition invites the community to participate in the annual Bike to Work Day event on Friday, May 17. Eight locations in Prince William County, from Haymarket to Manassas to Woodbridge and Dumfries will participate.

n Saturday, May 18, the City of Manassas will hold a Housing Event at Osbourn High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Manassas VA city police department's crime report for Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Prince William County Historic Preservation Division will sponsor a free May 16 talk on the tools and methods that historians and architects use to look at historic houses to determine their age, use and evolution over time.

The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) will present its highest honor, the Leadership Award, to Charlie Deane, who recently retired as Chief of Police in Prince William County, VA.

Although it is not official yet, more than 755 people participated in the World Record attempt of the largest game of red light/green light, on Saturday, May 4, during the Fourth Annual Big Day of Serving in Manassas VA

Commission on Military Installations meets. Legislator-members plan to announce a Sequestration Town Hall in eastern Prince William County to discuss plan of attack

Three groups have compiled a quick reference guide of safe motorcycle driving tips as well as what toe wear to ensure a safe ride.