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.

Ahead of March budget plans, Avula outlines $23 million in proposed housing investments

“We want to build more homes for more people, and we want to find more ways for people to stay.”

For some neighborhoods, it’s covenants — not zoning — that decides what gets built

"Private land-use restrictions can lawfully impose standards that are, in some cases, more stringent than zoning code."

Richmond to add three more ‘harm reduction’ vending machines, doubling anti-overdose arsenal

Richmond is doubling its fleet of free vending machines that offer medication to reverse opioid overdoses, drug testing strips and first aid supplies.

Children’s Hospital of Richmond opens ‘milk depot’ to help bring donated breast milk to babies in need

Previously, families interested in donating had to travel all the way to Hampton Roads or ship their milk.

UPDATE: Virginia Lottery building reopens after suspicious package prompts police response

“We are encouraging everyone to avoid the area at this time,” said a police spokeswoman

After anti-Flock protest, Richmond police chief defends use of license plate readers: ‘It works’

Speakers argued the cameras are a dangerous step toward mass surveillance.

Police chief, Mayor call for getting guns off the street after Shockoe shooting

Two people died in the shooting.