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The start of a new school year has a lot of local families worried about teacher shortages and whether there are enough qualified teachers to educate and care for their children. The concern is even greater for families of children with special needs. Last year, 49 states and D.C. reported a shortage of special education teachers. News4’s Juliana Valencia explains what one local school district is doing to get special education teachers in the door.

A Bethesda man says mailbox theft had cost him and his wife thousands of dollars. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on this ongoing issue of mail thefts in the region.

Prince George’s County’s “The Bus” is adding 22 electric buses to its fleet. The goal is to have a 75% electric bus fleet by 2025, cutting down on the need for diesel. News4’s Tracee Wilkins reports.

With inflation rising, it may be harder for parents to find ways to save on school supplies. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares some great deals on top-rated products.

A homeowner has been asking District Heights to make Elmhurst Street safer after six crashes. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins explains what’s being done to fix the problem.

A clinic in Prince William County helps people expunge certain court records. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.

Residents of base housing at the Fort Belvoir Army Installation in Fairfax County, Virginia, say they’re experiencing asthma flareups, skin rashes, headaches and other health problems due to mold. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

DC Health is changing the way it administers the monkeypox vaccine in an effort to vaccinate more people. News4’s Mauricio Casillas explains.