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 seeks $3.7 million in federal funds for protected bike lane, Southside sidewalk projects

If the city is successful, nearly 65% of the cost of four projects will be covered.

Richmond appeals $1.1 million, 101-seat Head Start cut after asking for 200-seat reduction

“Without these resources, the program faces a significant risk of staff loss and service disruptions, just as our improvement efforts are gaining traction.”

New draft zoning maps spark debate over disparities in density

One advocate called it “deeply frustrating that exemptions from growth are being considered for the most educated, affluent and opportunity-rich neighborhoods of our city.”

Lombardy Street bridge near VUU could be closed for two-year replacement in 2027

The bridge has had no major repairs since the early 1930s.

City Council weighs whether more speed cameras are worth the cost

A new law lets local governments place speed cameras at high-risk intersections, but they do not get to keep the revenue.

Virginia appeals court rejects Second Amendment challenge in Richmond machine gun case

“The Second Amendment does not protect the right to possess dangerous and unusual weapons like machine guns.”

Summer crime clampdown begins for police, housing authority

“As the weather gets warmer, we know that statistically, crime increases.”