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 Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

The Prince William County VA Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing information about an abduction and assault that occurred in the Dumfries area of Prince William County about 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

October 21-27 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and on Thursday, Oct. 25 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host two free webinars - one for contractors and another for property owners - on the hazards of lead and lead-based paint.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 includes a charge of strangulation against a 17-year-old male in connection with an incident in a high school restroom.

Seton High School in Manassas VA was recently named a winner of the Catholic High School Honor Roll competition, and one of America's Top 50 Catholic high schools, according to a news release.

Manassas VA CIty Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg will host a debate for the three candidates in the 1st Congressional District of Virginia race on Monday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. Part of Prince William County is in the 1st Congressional District. The university is located a short distance off US 1.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012