Donate

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.

Planning Commission backs nightclub permit for LGBTQ+ bar Papi’s, despite loss of ABC license

Planning Commission backs nightclub permit for LGBTQ+ bar Papi’s, despite loss of ABC license

Many described Papi’s as a uniquely welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people and a safe haven that contrasted with the violence associated with the nightlife scene in the adjacent Shockoe Bottom.

After complaints, city expands zoning advisory group from 17 to 21 members

Currently, the ZAC has no members from District 4, in the southwestern part of Richmond, or District 7 in the East End.

After complaints, city expands zoning advisory group from 17 to 21 members

Richmond eyes closed landfill as potential solar farm and pollinator meadow site

More than half a dozen developers responded to a public request issued by the city to see what might be possible.

Richmond eyes closed landfill as potential solar farm and pollinator meadow site

Tavares Floyd indicted on campaign finance charges

Under Virginia law, intentionally false statements on campaign paperwork are considered a form of election fraud.

Tavares Floyd indicted on campaign finance charges

Exactly 100 years ago, the Church Hill Train Tunnel collapsed as men worked inside. The true death toll will never be known.

Despite the cost of constructing the tunnel in both lives and money — it only operated for about 25 years before its closure in 1902.

Exactly 100 years ago, the Church Hill Train Tunnel collapsed as men worked inside. The true death toll will never be known.

In Jackson Ward, a new Ronald McDonald House will offer respite and care to far more families

“It allows families to not worry about anything except focusing on the recovery of their child.”

In Jackson Ward, a new Ronald McDonald House will offer respite and care to far more families

Increasing Richmond’s density wouldn’t stretch utility infrastructure too far, officials say

Richmond’s utilities system has the capacity to handle the greater housing density envisioned by the city’s overhaul of its zoning code, according to DPU Director Scott Morris.

Increasing Richmond’s density wouldn’t stretch utility infrastructure too far, officials say