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 has identified 539 vacant buildings this year. Here’s where they are.

To be classified as vacant, a building has to be “completely unoccupied,” according to the city.

Parks department retools urban ranger role in light of January shooting

“I think it's going to strengthen the existing outdoor education program and strengthen and improve and focus the park ranger program.”

RPS, bus drivers clash over alleged strike and firing of five employees

The fight stems from the alleged April 8 callout of a number of bus drivers scheduled to perform transportation runs for afterschool activities.

Richmond cuts 200 seats in Head Start program as it struggles to get eligible families to enroll

Despite the need, Richmond has struggled to get children into its programs.

Judge urges attorneys in Richmond whistleblower case to resolve discovery disputes

To date, Richmond has paid its attorneys over $134,000.

Council rejects proposal for locked addiction rehab facility in North Side

The locked nature of the facility and HYPE’s security plans sparked numerous concerns from neighbors.

Planning commission recommends denial of proposed North Side rehab facility

The Barton Heights and Battery Park neighborhoods are home to roughly a dozen recovery residences that are certified by the state.