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.

Affordable housing program makes grants for new, existing projects

Over $9 million more is headed to affordable housing projects throughout Richmond.

Police explain why no charges were filed over one victim's death in Huguenot graduation shooting

At least 30 cartridge casings were documented at the scene in the shooting’s wake.

Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals wants to hear more from neighborhood associations

They never call anymore. And they never write. Lately, local civic associations have been notably silent when it comes to working with the local Board of Zoning Appeals.

Council, RRHA split over who has the power to approve Gilpin redevelopment agreement

RRHA CEO Steven Nesmith signed that agreement with developer HRI Communities on May 20.

Developer eyes former Southside industrial sites for 'generational' redevelopment

The size of the potential development is similar to Libbie Mill in Henrico.

Landlords, realtors ask Council for more targeted rental inspection program

They cited worries that a broader approach could inadvertently harm well-meaning landlords and surrounding neighborhoods.

Amid sharp criticism, emergency operations chief says city is shoring up its crisis response

Richmond’s head of emergency operations promised members of City Council Tuesday that major changes are being made to build up the city’s capacity to deal with emergency situations like the January failure of the water plant.