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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.

In lawsuit, public housing residents say RRHA systematically hid rent waiver from poorest tenants

In lawsuit, public housing residents say RRHA systematically hid rent waiver from poorest tenants

The class-action lawsuit says RRHA has been systematically overcharging its poorest residents by failing to offer them a federally required exemption from paying rent in certain hardship situations.

What’s going on with Secret Sandwich Society?

A licensing dispute that involves the alleged use of an “unauthorized bun” is threatening to shutter one of Richmond’s popular sandwich shops.

What’s going on with Secret Sandwich Society?

RPS offers $7,500 bonuses for teachers who agree now to teach at schools with high vacancy rates

“We have a sense that it’s going to be a tight market this hiring season, and so we expect others to do the same.”

RPS offers $7,500 bonuses for teachers who agree now to teach at schools with high vacancy rates

Report: Richmond water plant didn’t have copy of emergency manual during Jan. 6 failure

The report provides the most detailed timeline yet of what occurred on Jan. 6.

Report: Richmond water plant didn’t have copy of emergency manual during Jan. 6 failure

Henrico weighs choice between breaking off from Richmond water system or pursuing more regional cooperation

The decision could have major implications for city residents and the bills they may have to pay to keep the system running in the future.

Henrico weighs choice between breaking off from Richmond water system or pursuing more regional cooperation

RPS puts chief talent officer on leave while it investigates complaints

Jason Kamras said an “independent third party” would conduct an investigation of the allegations.

RPS puts chief talent officer on leave while it investigates complaints

State budget proposals include two key RPS priorities: more funding for staff and school construction

Both proposals will still have to make it through what are likely to be difficult budget negotiations.

State budget proposals include two key RPS priorities: more funding for staff and school construction