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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.

With five new female officers, VCU continues push to diversify police ranks

With five new female officers, VCU continues push to diversify police ranks

“It’s not just about bringing females into law enforcement. … It’s about changing the culture of your organization to be more accommodating and welcoming of females in law enforcement.”

Richmond legislators will push to let city install more speed cameras

Legislation backed by City Council would let the cameras be placed around college campuses and day cares as well as expand the hours they can be used in K-12 school zones.

Richmond legislators will push to let city install more speed cameras

Richmond medical marijuana company among seven businesses suing state over lucrative cannabis license

A lucrative medical marijuana license is the subject of multiple lawsuits, one alleging the license was given out by a lottery conducted by a website.

Richmond medical marijuana company among seven businesses suing state over lucrative cannabis license

RPS asks School Board to expand study of how employees are being compensated

RPS hasn't done a compensation and classification study since 2017.

RPS asks School Board to expand study of how employees are being compensated

Missing paperwork creates another delay in drawn-out Moore Street School transfer

“I’m 99.9% sure that it’s somewhere in the universe or in the clouds, I guess. ... Why it can’t be found I don’t know, but I don’t want to hold the process up.”

Missing paperwork creates another delay in drawn-out Moore Street School transfer

Richmond Public Schools is revamping its fundraising arm. Will the gamble pay off?

“People give gifts and make donations and give contributions for charity. But they make investments for impact.”

Richmond Public Schools is revamping its fundraising arm. Will the gamble pay off?

Richmond school enrollment numbers show increases among Hispanic students and students with disabilities

Richmond Public Schools saw 168 more students this fall than last, continuing what the division says is stable enrollment since the pandemic.

Richmond school enrollment numbers show increases among Hispanic students and students with disabilities