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’s health department wants to help you find free condoms for Valentine’s Day

More than 20 groups are giving out free condoms as part of a statewide effort to promote safer sex and reduce the risk of spreading STIs.

Controversial Grove Ave. development wins permit after scaling back plans

“I believe we can add needed housing in Richmond without losing what people love about their neighborhoods.”

Avula, six City Councilors strike compromise on funding Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The new plan devotes real estate taxes to the trust fund beginning July 1, 2028.

Pilot to examine energy costs at aging public housing complex

“We still have to keep it up to date for the people that are still here.”

Audit finds city fell short on paying required revenues into Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Some fixes for the audit’s findings may already be underway.

Avula, Council members at odds over best revenue stream for Affordable Housing Trust Fund

“If we want people to live in this city — and we do — we’ve got to ante up the necessary funding to make it affordable.”

City extends comment period on second rezoning draft to March 1

Richmonders will get an extra two weeks to comment on the second draft of the city’s proposed rezoning.