Sarah Vogelsong

Sarah is a government and energy reporter who has worked in Richmond journalism since 2012, most recently as editor of the Virginia Mercury. She is a William & Mary grad and lives in Highland Park.

Officials say rental inspection program plans could come before Council later this spring

With roughly 57% of Richmonders renting their homes, any possible program could have significant impacts across the city.

400 VCU Health workers secure union contract offering three-year pay increases

Housekeeping and maintenance workers at VCU Health will see their hourly wages rise by $3.30 over the next three years.

A forest grows in Swansboro

Tiny forests can grow as much as 10 times faster than conventional forests.

Schools’ ask for extra $30.8 million draws some concern but little conversation from Council committee

“We’ve got to have an understanding of where the School Board and the superintendent is coming from with their asks.”

For residents of Manchester, Fulton and Highland Park, pharmacies are increasingly hard to reach

“Pharmacies are the front door to health care.”

Former Richmond city employee charged with misusing public assets

John LaBossiere was charged with grand larceny and misusing public assets worth more than $1,000, but officials aren’t providing any details about what happened.

Judge sentences killer in fatal City Hall bus stop shooting to 43 years

Judge Claire Cardwell gave Johnathan Jackson a stricter punishment than was outlined in sentencing guidelines, which suggested prison time ranging from 23 to 38 years.