Arlington County Government, VA / 26sq

Commonwealth Joe is a coffee roasting company that is local & family operated in in Northern Virginia. They recently took over operations of the retail coffee shop Java Shack in Courthouse, Arlington. As Co-Owner, Robert Peck tells the story of the company we get a glimpse into the heart and dedication of a small business owner.

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Kate Hougen is the owner/proprietor of Mira Jean Designs. The company's mission: to make homes brighter via art-inspired and sustainably-designed textiles and home decor.

Small businesses are a/n important part of Arlington County. To learn more go to http://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com

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The Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy partnered with VA SUN to help residents install solar power at a reduced cost. See how others are doing it in this video.

Synetic Theater was one of the early beneficiaries of Arlington County's innovative and award-winning Arts Incubator program, and in the years since its birth, Synetic Theater has grown to be one of the shining jewels of Arlington's arts' scene. The brainchild of Paata and Irina Tsikurishivili, Synetic has become acclaimed regionally, nationally, and internationally and has won scores of Helen Hayes Awards for distinguished theater in the Washington region. This segment of 26 Square, retraces the steps that the Tsikurishivili's have taken from their childhoods in the Republic of Georgia, to being one of Arlington's most innovative artistic institutions.

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The Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy partnered with VA SUN to help residents install solar power at a reduced cost. See how others are doing it in this video.

Sandra just wanted to replace a pre-school playhouse but after meeting Nancy something special happened. This is the story of a serendipitous meeting between Educator Sandra Redmore and Landscape Designer Nancy Striniste and the partnership they have formed to help kids get outdoors and into nature's classroom.

Bipolar disorder is usually first exhibited in people in their late teens and early 20s. Peter De Haven was diagnosed at the age of 11 in 1984, when bipolar disorder in children was almost unheard of, and rarely diagnosed. Finding the right medication was a constant struggle for Peter and his Mother. Refusing to take his meds led to suicide attempts and eventually, prison. In this story we see how it is possible for those labeled mentally ill to function in a society that too often fails them. Peter was lucky to find a place in Arlington VA that could give him the right tools to bring him 'back to wellness'.

Working in the school Library meant Alex could support herself while at graduate school pursuing her passion for sculpture. Her plan was to graduate and teach art while working in the studio creating her own art. In 'Alex's Story' we witness how life events mean sometimes our plans have to change, and with change unexpected passions emerge.

Approaching 80-years-old, Don still finds time to exercise daily. His passion is basketball, which he has played his whole life and is still winning trophies with his senior team. But his playing days look finished after a life threatening illness?

Health care costs are rising. In this story we see how 2 ER doctors set out to try and change the way health care is delivered by establishing a new kind of health care facility in Columbia Pike, Arlington VA.

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Fresh out of college, Carol and Tom Skelly married and moved to Arlington VA. In 1987 their second child Patrick was born and by his 3rd year they realized something wasn't quite right with him. The family's future would have to change, and Carol would become the advocate she didn't plan to be.

You may know that the Internet was, in fact, created in Arlington in the 1970s. The technology was developed by the Defense Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), now known as DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency).

The ARPANET, a project of the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense, developed the technology that became the foundation for the internet. Originally intended to support military needs, ARPANET technology was soon applied to civilian uses, allowing information to be rapidly and widely available. The internet, and services such as e-mail, e-commerce and the World Wide Web, continues to grow as the under-lying technologies evolve. The innovations inspired by the ARPANET have provided great benefits for society.

Special Thanks to:
Steve Lukasik
Charles Herzfeld
Robert Kahn
Steve Crocker
Potomac Institute of Policy Studies
Corporation of National Research Initiatives
Shinkuro Inc.


photos provided by:
Charles Herzfeld
DV Archive
Marcin Wichary
Joi Ito
Steve Jurveston
National Archives
creative commons
public domain

The death of a neighbor from breast cancer inspires an 8th grade girl to do all she can to stop the disease and raise awareness of it. Jacqui is a normal teenage girl whose drive to make a difference in the world will inspire you.