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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Charter schools get a frosty reception at School Board candidate forum — except in the 4th District

Charters remain controversial in Virginia, where school boards have the power to block their creation.

Council backs right to counsel in evictions, OKs 266-unit development in Swansboro

Declaring evictions without legal representation a “public crisis,” the Richmond City Council voted Monday to back the creation of a program that would give tenants facing eviction a right to legal assistance in the courts.

City breaks ground on Northside development that will add 125 new homes

Richmond began redeveloping the roughly 50-acre area of Northside in 2012, four years after the demolition of Dove Court.