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.

Richmond Utilities Commission role remains uncertain as fallout from water crisis continues

“I hope this isn’t a waste of your time, because apparently we can’t ask any meaty questions.”

Avula says he has heard no ‘validated’ reports of increased ICE presence in Richmond

“We’ll continue to look into it and make sure that people know when we actually do have a confirmation of ICE presence on the ground.”

Richmond janitors go on strike over working conditions, alleged anti-union actions

Two janitors allege Nu-Tech fired them for their involvement in a union drive.

Major pharma company to invest $54.2 million in upgrades to Richmond facility

Youngkin touted the growth of what he described as a “pharma corridor” between Richmond and Petersburg.

A Richmond program that offers parents in need free rides to work is set to expand

Not having a car is more common among Richmonders than people might think.

Richmond to conduct review of urban park ranger shooting on Belle Isle

The ranger was wearing his own ballistic vest at the time.

State health officials say Richmond water crisis was ‘completely avoidable’

Questions remain about delayed response to 2022 inspection More than two weeks after a power outage set off a series of events that crippled Richmond’s water treatment plant, Virginia regulators are putting the city on notice that it may have violated state law and are launching their own investigation