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.

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.

After federal funding upheavals, Richmond nonprofits say they are bruised but not broken

For 77 days this fall, Allison Bogdanović didn’t know whether the rent could continue to be paid.

Richmond studying fixes for dangerous Broad Rock rail crossing

The intersection is the fifth most dangerous rail crossing in Virginia, and four people have died there since 2015.

Richmond’s health department wants to help you find free condoms for Valentine’s Day

More than 20 groups are giving out free condoms as part of a statewide effort to promote safer sex and reduce the risk of spreading STIs.