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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.

CSX: City must make safety fixes, accept liability to keep Pipeline Trail open

CSX: City must make safety fixes, accept liability to keep Pipeline Trail open

CSX railway has told the city of Richmond that in order to consider further recreational use of the Pipeline Trail, the city must make safety upgrades and accept all liability for its use.

410 guns have been stolen from cars in Richmond this year. One area has been a particular hotspot.

Edwards said most of the vehicles from which guns are stolen are unlocked at the time of the theft.

410 guns have been stolen from cars in Richmond this year. One area has been a particular hotspot.

School leaders want to revisit state performance agreement, saying Richmond is 'held to a different standard'

“I’ll put it to you this way: Neither Henrico nor Chesterfield have 100% of their schools fully accredited.”

School leaders want to revisit state performance agreement, saying Richmond is 'held to a different standard'

Permits and Inspections counter closed indefinitely due to leak

In the meantime, citizens can submit permits through Richmond's online portal or schedule in-person assistance.

Permits and Inspections counter closed indefinitely due to leak

RPS graduation rates increase, are well past pre-pandemic rates

Data released by the Virginia Department of Education Friday put Richmond’s graduation rate at 78.1% for 2024, compared to 72.5% in 2023 and 70.8% in 2019.

RPS graduation rates increase, are well past pre-pandemic rates

After months-long lull, RPS is reviving its Vacant Property Committee

“The city has tried to pull a fast one a time or two. We have to be really adamant about the value of these properties and the money the School Board receives for them.”

After months-long lull, RPS is reviving its Vacant Property Committee

Police memorial vandalized and put in storage in 2020 could be headed to the Police Academy

First, however, the city of Richmond has to accept the statue from the Police Memorial Foundation.

Police memorial vandalized and put in storage in 2020 could be headed to the Police Academy