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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.

State health officials say Richmond water crisis was ‘completely avoidable’

State health officials say Richmond water crisis was ‘completely avoidable’

More than two weeks after a power outage set off a series of events that crippled Richmond’s water treatment plant, Virginia regulators are putting the city on notice that it may have violated state law and are launching their own investigation into what went wrong. “The water crisis should

RPS to pay hourly workers for unplanned week off due to water crisis

Also, a tax withholding error was caught in the year's first payroll.

RPS to pay hourly workers for unplanned week off due to water crisis

Kamras budget proposal seeks $43.7 million more for schools’ operational spending next year

Richmond teachers’ compensation has risen 41% since 2018, from an average salary of $52,000 to more than $73,000, according to administration data.

Kamras budget proposal seeks $43.7 million more for schools’ operational spending next year

Plans for $2 million Texas Beach bridge repair being finalized, say city officials

“We’re just as excited as the public to get it back open,” said Allen McCown, construction manager for Richmond’s Department of Parks and Recreation.

Plans for $2 million Texas Beach bridge repair being finalized, say city officials

Avula calls Bingham departure an ‘amicable separation’: ‘We need a different skill set moving forward’

"Perhaps this event will at least shake everyone else out of their complacency."

Avula calls Bingham departure an ‘amicable separation’: ‘We need a different skill set moving forward’

New School Board ushers in new rules — for itself

The changes are intended to rein in the board’s notoriously long meetings, which in prior years have frequently stretched to 10 p.m. and beyond.

New School Board ushers in new rules — for itself

RPS announces calendar changes after unexpected week off for water crisis

After an unexpected week’s closure due to snow and the failure of the city’s water treatment plant, Richmond Public Schools is making several changes to its calendar to ensure students get enough time in the classroom.

RPS announces calendar changes after unexpected week off for water crisis