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Brandon Haffner

Brandon Haffner

Brandon Haffner is a professor of creative writing at Longwood University. His work appears in the Sewanee Review, New Orleans Review, Harvard Review, The Greensboro Voice, and elsewhere.

Kickers start season hoping new business model will begin paying dividends

Kickers start season hoping new business model will begin paying dividends


"We want to win and develop players. It’s an ‘and,’ not an ‘or.’"
By Brandon Haffner

Celebrating 10 years, local puppet group wants to make the art form mainstream


When Heidi Rugg co-founded Puppets Off Broad Street in 2015, she had in mind a simple mission: to spread her passion for puppetry around Richmond.
By Brandon Haffner
Celebrating 10 years, local puppet group wants to make the art form mainstream

James River Writers conference brings together Richmond's literary scene


“We do have a national reputation. I think Richmond is getting known for being an artistic community.”
By Brandon Haffner
James River Writers conference brings together Richmond's literary scene

With COVID-era support waning, Richmond's independent bookstores are finding new ways to reach readers


Many of the city’s bookstores are expanding their offerings and doubling down as hubs of local community.
By Brandon Haffner
With COVID-era support waning, Richmond's independent bookstores are finding new ways to reach readers
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