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.

Teams from Coles, Penn and Triangle elementary schools in Prince William County VA won spots at the state LEGO tourney. LEGO after-school clubs and FIRST LEGO League teams are inspiring elementary students who are already interested in science, math and engineering careers.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Friday, Jan. 4, 2013

Virginia has launched an entirely new version of its official state website, Virginia.gov, according to Governor Bob McDonnell. Virginia.gov is now also available to mobile device users.

Virginia challenged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attempts to regulate storm water as a pollutant in the Accotink Creek watershed in Fairfax County. The court said the EPA overstepped its bounds under the Clean Water Act.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Jan. 3, 2013 includes report of mother arrested for arson and attempted murder of 3-year-old daughter.

Principals at one high school and two elementary schools in Prince William County, VA have been nominated for the Prince William County Schools Principal of the Year Award

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Jan. 2, 2013 about threatening notes left at residences.

Hylton Memorial Chapel in Woodbridge VA will be the site of the Jan. 3 wake and Jan. 4 funeral for Prince William County Police Officer Chris Yung.