Montgomery County Office of Broadband Programs

Montgomery County Office of Broadband Programs The Office of Broadband programs manages a portfolio of services that provide cable franchise oversight, digital equity efforts, and Fibernet management.

For more info: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/obp/

Today, we commemorate June 19, 1865. The day news of emancipation finally reached the enslaved African Americans in Galv...
06/19/2026

Today, we commemorate June 19, 1865. The day news of emancipation finally reached the enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our nation's history, honor the resilience and achievements of Black Americans, and reaffirm our commitment to equity, opportunity, and inclusion for all.

Montgomery County is strengthened by the diversity of our communities and the many voices, cultures, and experiences that shape who we are.

As we celebrate today, let us continue working together to build a future where every resident has the opportunity to thrive.

The Montgomery County Government and programs that impact County residents will be on a holiday schedule on Friday, June...
06/19/2026

The Montgomery County Government and programs that impact County residents will be on a holiday schedule on Friday, June 19. Please plan for the following changes in observance of Juneteenth:

County offices—Closed.
MC 311— Closed.
State offices and courts—Closed.
State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations—Closed.
Libraries— Closed.
Alcohol Beverage Services—All stores open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Department of Permitting Services—Closed.
Ride On, Ride On Flex, and Ride On extRa—will operate on holiday schedule detailed here.
Flash—Will operate on holiday schedule for the Orange Route. The Blue Route will not be in service.
MARC Train—Will operate on a full service on all three lines.
TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store—Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
TRiPS mobile commuter store—Closed.
Metrorail—Will operate on a weekend schedule with trains running from 5 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Metrobus—Will operate on a Saturday Supplemental schedule.
Public parking garages, lots, curbside meters—Free.
County-provided trash and recycling collections—No collections on Friday, June 19. Collections for the remainder of the week will slide to Saturday, June 20.
Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center— Entire facility is closed.
Outdoor Pools—Open.
Recreation, Senior and Indoor Aquatic Centers—Closed.
Animal Services and Adoption Center—Closed.
For Montgomery Parks information, visit MontgomeryParks.org.
Questions? Contact the Office of Public Information, 240-777-6507.

Midweek MattersConsistency Beats Intensity...Most people don't fail because they aren't capable. They fail because they ...
06/17/2026

Midweek Matters
Consistency Beats Intensity...

Most people don't fail because they aren't capable. They fail because they try to do too much, too fast.
A week of intense effort will never outperform months of steady progress. Real growth comes from showing up.... even on days when you don't feel motivated. Experts across fitness, leadership, and personal development consistently point to daily repetition and sustainable habits as the foundation of long-term success.

You don't have to be perfect.
You just have to be present.

A 30-minute walk every day beats on exhausting workout a month. A few pages read every day beat finishing one book and never opening another. A simple act of kindness every day can change a relationship. Small actions. Repeated consistently. Produce extraordinary results.
This week, focus on less being impressive and more on being consistent. Because success isn't built in a day. It's build daily.

MIDWEEK MATTERS"Your peace is valuable. Protect it."Protect your Peace.Not every argument needs your response.Not every ...
06/10/2026

MIDWEEK MATTERS
"Your peace is valuable. Protect it."

Protect your Peace.
Not every argument needs your response.
Not every opinion deserves your attention.
Not every problem belongs on your shoulders.

Peace isn't something you find -- it's something you protect.

Protect it by setting boundaries.
Protect it by choosing your battles wisely.
Protect it by limiting the voices that drain your energy and focusing on the ones that build you up.

You can care deeply without carrying everything.
You can disagree without engaging.
You can walk away without losing.

This week, be intentional about what you allow into your mind, your schedule, and your heart.

Your peace is valuable. Protect it.

**ALERT**A regional drought watch has been declared. Voluntary water conservation can help the region and your wallet! ...
06/04/2026

**ALERT**

A regional drought watch has been declared.

Voluntary water conservation can help the region and your wallet!

Learn more at wsscwater.com/conservation

MIDWEEK MATTERSStop Waiting on the Perfect Timing!One of the biggest reasons people stay stuck is because they're waitin...
06/03/2026

MIDWEEK MATTERS
Stop Waiting on the Perfect Timing!
One of the biggest reasons people stay stuck is because they're waiting for the perfect moment to take action. The perfect time to start the business, make the call, pursue the goal, have the conversation, or make a change rarely arrives exactly as we imagine it.

Progress doesn't come from perfect conditions. It comes from consistent action despite imperfect circumstances. The people who accomplish the most aren't always the most talented or the most prepared--- they're often the ones willing to take the first step before they have all the answers.

If you've been putting something off because you're waiting for the stars to align, consider this your reminder: momentum is created by movement.

This week, choose one thing you've been delaying and take a step forward. It doesn't have to be a giant leap. A small action today is worth more than a perfect plan that never gets started.

Your future self will thank you for beginning before you felt completely ready.

🏳️‍🌈 June = Pride, so hop on the Pride Bus! Stop by the County's Raising of the Pride Flag Ceremony on Thursday, June 4,...
06/02/2026

🏳️‍🌈 June = Pride, so hop on the Pride Bus! Stop by the County's Raising of the Pride Flag Ceremony on Thursday, June 4, at 9 a.m. at the EOB Plaza, 101 Monroe Street in Rockville, where this year's Ride With Pride Bus will have its reveal! 🚌 🏳️‍🌈 It's gonna be a great month! https://ow.ly/Rz5B50Z6mEc

05/29/2026

Learn how to bring more joy into your life and become so much more resilient to thrive ongoing. Marilyn talks about how you can think and feel more positive daily, which can greatly help your mind, body, and spiritual connection to stress and wellness.

"Life can be so much sweeter when we savor our moments. This can help to uplift the perception that life is going by so fast." Learn to appreciate and savor precious moments with love ones intently, enjoying and connecting to nature, dancing to music, living actively, and trying to challenge yourself. Run to sunsets, or rainbows, and feel them deeply inside when you experience them.

May has been Mental Health Awareness Month to discover ways to nurture yourself. We hope you are proactively exploring daily mind/body self-care to help regulate your nervous system and emotions. Learning about your 8th sense, Interoception, talked about in Episode 3, can be very helpful to connect deeper to your sense of self. "You don't need to be perfect, yet you need to be present." You are enough!! Learn to advocate and appreciate yourself always."
"Remember too that your cup of internal resources is refillable and there's always light in the darkness."

MIDWEEK MATTERS - "Speak Life into People"Your words carry weight.A few encouraging words can shift someone's entire day...
05/28/2026

MIDWEEK MATTERS - "Speak Life into People"
Your words carry weight.
A few encouraging words can shift someone's entire day, restore confidence, or remind them they are not fighting life alone.
In a world full of criticism, negativity, and silence, be the person who speaks life:
*Encourage people publicaly
*Compliment genuinely
*Correct with grace
*Support loudly
*Remind people their value

You never know what someone is carrying behind the scenes. Sometimes the smallest words make the biggest impact.
Speak life into people this week, you may change more than you realize.

05/22/2026

"The week goes by so fast..." ⏳
How many times have we been told that during major life moments? But here is your reminder: you don’t have to let it just fly by.
In this episode, Marilyn B. Spenadel shares a beautiful reminder to slow down, savor the present, and practice true mindfulness—even with something as simple as eating a raisin. 🍇✨
Tune in to practice being mindfully present today. What’s one moment you’re choosing to savor right now? 👇
🔗 Learn more at www.authenticallyu.org

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