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.

Employers from 50 regional and national companies will look for potential employees in a variety of job skills at the Oct. 30 career fair at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington VA and sponsored by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), a press release said.

Price William County Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012

Members of an honor society at Northern Virginia Community College's Manassas VA campus recently collected 786 diapers and baby items for needy families–more than any other of the honor society's Virginia chapters.

Prince William County VA Fire Marshal’s Office investigators are working to determine the origin and cause of an Oct. 14 fire that heavily damaged or destroyed about 80 storage units and brought in firefighting units from Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax counties to supplement Prince William County's firefighting force. No one was injured and no fire loss estimate is yet available.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a College and Career Fair on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2–5 p.m. at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, N.W., Washington, D.C.

VA 28 traffic in the area south of the 234 interchange, at Residency Road, is down to one lane due to a water main break. Repairs are expected to be completed after the evening rush hour.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.

Families and individuals have until Nov. 9 to apply for Virginia state fuel assistance through the Prince William County Department of Social Services offices in Woodbridge and in Manassas.