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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.

Richmond judge dismisses former senator Joe Morrissey’s defamation suit over private investigator’s 2022 tweet

Richmond judge dismisses former senator Joe Morrissey’s defamation suit over private investigator’s 2022 tweet

A Richmond judge on Wednesday dismissed a defamation suit brought by former Richmond-area Sen. Joe Morrissey against private investigator and activist Jimmie Lee Jarvis over a tweet Jarvis posted in 2022 calling him “a violent thug, a liar and a sexual predator.”

COO for Richmond Public Schools heading to Hanover

“It’s become very taxing on my family and my own personal health,” she said.

COO for Richmond Public Schools heading to Hanover

Eighteen RPS employees call for removal of human resources chief

The employees accused her of creating a hostile work environment, discriminating against employees of color, violating division policy and law and being unqualified for her job.

Eighteen RPS employees call for removal of human resources chief

Judge rules ex-FOIA officer’s case against Richmond can move forward

A whistleblower lawsuit brought by Richmond’s former public records official against the city and its former communications chief can go to trial, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Judge rules ex-FOIA officer’s case against Richmond can move forward

Anti-Trump protest, part of nationwide wave, draws hundreds to Capitol Square

The rally, which had been granted a required permit by the Virginia Department of General Services, took place with little incident.

Anti-Trump protest, part of nationwide wave, draws hundreds to Capitol Square

Richmond School Board sets rules for ICE access to schools

The board declared that the presence of immigration law enforcement agents on school campuses “substantially disrupts the learning environment.”

Richmond School Board sets rules for ICE access to schools

Richmond Utilities Commission role remains uncertain as fallout from water crisis continues

“I hope this isn’t a waste of your time, because apparently we can’t ask any meaty questions.”

Richmond Utilities Commission role remains uncertain as fallout from water crisis continues