Orange Line hits 55 mph in speed boost

Boston on Sun, Oct 18

• BPS adds new AP Cybersecurity course. Boston Public Schools has added AP Cybersecurity, a new Advanced Placement course teaching students hands-on technical skills, problem-solving strategies and digital safety fundamentals, the district announced.Boston Public Schools
• Orange Line speed limit rises to 55 mph. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says Orange Line trains can now travel up to 55 miles per hour between Assembly and North Station, speeding up that stretch of track, according to NBC Boston.NBC Boston
• Logan voice contest narrows to eight finalists. Massport's Voice of Logan contest has narrowed to eight finalists after a round of public voting on who should become the airport's new recorded announcer, Patch reports.Boston Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 19, 6:30 p.m.: Mayor Wu to deliver State of the Schools address. Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper will deliver the second annual State of the Schools address Monday at UMass Boston, with the program streamed live on Boston.gov.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 19: Council committee holds hearing on Docket 1718. The City Council's Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation holds a public hearing Monday on Docket #1718.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 19: Medicare open enrollment clinic set for Brighton. The city's Age Strong Commission holds a Medicare open enrollment clinic in Brighton on Monday to help seniors review 2027 coverage options.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 19: City hosts digital literacy workshop Monday. The city offers a free Digital Literacy Workshop Monday for residents looking to build basic computer skills.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 19: Small-business workshop covers building a website. The city's small-business workshop series continues Monday with a session on building a website, part of its digital foundation program.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 19: KIPP MA board committee meets Monday. KIPP Massachusetts charter schools hold a Teaching and Learning Committee meeting Monday as part of its regular board schedule.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 19: Dudley Street charter school board meets Monday. The Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School board holds its regular meeting Monday.City of Boston

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