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New murder-mystery graphic novel explores Richmond’s art world

New murder-mystery graphic novel explores Richmond’s art world

Brandon Haffner

Brandon Haffner

August 17, 2026 | 7:12 AM EDT

The idea for Dash Shaw’s latest graphic novel, the COVID-era murder mystery “Like Swimmers,” began at the Lombardy Street Kroger.
By Brandon Haffner

Five injured in overnight shooting at Virginia State University


Five individuals were shot outside Virginia State University dormitories at 1:28 a.m. Saturday, with four people sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and one in critical condition.
By Eleanor Shaw
Five injured in overnight shooting at Virginia State University

Lewis Ginter employees reject final contract offer, will vote on striking


Here's what comes next for both sides.
By Michael Phillips
Lewis Ginter employees reject final contract offer, will vote on striking

Downtown Bio+Tech Center will expand again


One of the main tenants at downtown’s VA Biotechnology Research Park is expanding its operations.
By Haidyn Brockelman
Downtown Bio+Tech Center will expand again

Paper cups, pizza boxes now OK to recycle in Richmond


Paper cups have become more common now that styrofoam is banned in Virginia.
By Michael Phillips
Paper cups, pizza boxes now OK to recycle in Richmond

UR has a pile of money set aside for the children of Hungarian Reformed Church ministers. It can’t find any takers


Only one student has met the criteria and received the scholarship recently, despite several attempts to advertise it to eligible groups.
By Haidyn Brockelman
UR has a pile of money set aside for the children of Hungarian Reformed Church ministers. It can’t find any takers

Three years ago, mysterious waste barrels appeared across the Richmond area. Two men have now pled guilty to dumping them


The sight was so unnerving that in one case it led to a homicide team being called out.
By Sarah Vogelsong
Three years ago, mysterious waste barrels appeared across the Richmond area. Two men have now pled guilty to dumping them
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