Week in Review for August 15

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    After several days of declining numbers, over 1,000 coronavirus cases were confirmed Friday.

     

     

    Two were arrested in the shooting death of 11-year-old Anisa Scott as the community has come together to demand an end to gun violence.

     

     

    Forward Madison scored its largest victory ever, a 4-0 win over South Georgia Tormenta.

     

     

    In that game, Michael Vang became the first-ever Hmong American to play — and score — in a pro soccer game.

     

     

    Martinez White is out with a new book on how you can find prosperity if you “Think Like a DJ.”

     

     

    Jamal Eubanks has written a book about how learning to deal with adversity – and overcoming it – is an important skill.

     

     

    The Magic Pride Festival will take place online Sunday.

     

     

     

    Annette Miller and Jordan Ellenberg will keynote the virtual Data for Impact conference on Monday.

     

     

    Black Restaurant Week gets underway Sunday.

     

     

     

    Hamilton star Christopher Jackson will perform a live streaming concert Saturday night.

     

     

    Francesca Hong won the Democratic primary for the 78th Assembly District, while Sambeh Balda won the primary for the 48th and Sondy Pope held off a primary challenge in the 80th.

     

    Kelda Roys won the Democratic primary to succeed Fred Risser in the State Senate, and Melissa Sargent won the primary to replace the retiring Mark Miller in the Senate.

    Milestone Democratic School, a new charter school designed by youth, is set to open this month.

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