Arlington added a company to the Fortune 500 this year, bringing to four the number of the nation’s 500 largest public companies headquartered in the county.
Liquefied natural gas company Venture Global debuted at No. 328 on the 2026 list, which Fortune released Wednesday morning. The Arlington-based firm, public since early 2025, reported $13.8 billion in revenue, according to the Washington Business Journal.
The lower level of the Metro station at the Pentagon is closed after person was struck and killed by a train.
A person reportedly jumped in front of a train around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Passengers were evacuated off the train, power to the third rail was cut and the lower level of the station closed.
Summer in Arlington means packed farmers markets, community events and plenty of dogs enjoying the outdoors alongside their owners. For Chippin, a pet food company scaling the use of sustainable proteins, these summer traditions have been more than just a part of local life. They have helped shape the company’s growth.
Headquartered in Arlington since 2021, Chippin attends dozens of events across the DMV each summer. The company is inspired by the unique ability pets have to bring people together and spark conversations that might not otherwise happen. A simple “Would your dog like a treat?” has opened the door to discussions about everything from digestive health and food allergies to stories about flying invasive fish and the environmental impact of traditional protein sourcing.
Founded on the belief that environmental challenges can become opportunities for innovation, Chippin built a consumer brand around alternative proteins, including cricket protein and invasive silver carp. Their work with invasive carp has been supported by conservation leaders, including the World Wildlife Fund, as an example of how market-based solutions can address environmental challenges. By creating economic value for an invasive species, the company helps align ecological restoration with commercial opportunity.
As the company has grown, so has the opportunity. What began as a pet food brand is now evolving into a broader ingredient platform. This year, Chippin launched IGNIZA, an ingredient platform designed to unlock nature-positive proteins for the pet food industry, starting with invasive silver carp. (more…)
A new option for weekend brunch in Clarendon comes with an audiophile twist.
Oasis: The Listening Bar has begun hosting live jazz music from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays at 2940 Clarendon Blvd, offering sweet and savory Japanese dishes and patio seating along with the tunes.
A series of free summer concerts at the Lubber Run Amphitheater starts this weekend.
The annual Lubber Run Summer Concert series kicks off this Saturday, June 6, with concerts held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 2 at 200 N. Columbus Street.
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An affordable housing redevelopment project at the Goodwill on S. Glebe Road broke ground over the weekend.
Community leaders joined Goodwill of Greater Washington and Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) personnel at the ceremony to mark the beginning of work on redeveloping Goodwill’s longstanding retail outlet and collection facility at 10 S. Glebe Road.
An Arlington police officer who died of cancer related to 9/11 relief efforts is remembered for his intense work ethic, kind heart and playful sense of humor.
Family members and Arlington County Police Department personnel honored ACPD Cpl. Barry Foust at a funeral service yesterday (Tuesday). They shared memories of the 64-year-old who grew up tussling and competing with his four sisters on a dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania, and how he matured into a mentor and inspiration for generations officers across his 35 years of service at ACPD.
Judge Tosses Sex-Offender Indictments — An Arlington County Circuit Court judge has dismissed indictments against registered sex offender Richard Cox, who was charged with loitering near schools and exposing himself in women’s locker rooms at two Arlington high schools and a county fitness center in 2024. The judge ruled the Virginia loitering statute unconstitutionally vague under the 14th Amendment. Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti has appealed, and the Court of Appeals has taken the case. [WJLA]
EMS Tribute Headed to Arlington — A cross-country procession honoring 37 EMS providers who died in the line of duty last year began Monday in Redding, Calif., and will travel more than 9,000 miles before reaching Arlington on July 19 for the National EMS Memorial Service. A specially wrapped ambulance carries the memorial’s Tree of Life. [Action News Now, Global Medical Response]
DCA Crash Memorial Dedicated — A memorial to the 67 people killed in the Jan. 29, 2025 mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport was dedicated Monday at Rivergate City Park in Alexandria’s Old Town North. The waterfront bench reads: “May the 67 lives lost over these waters on January 29, 2025 be forever remembered.” [ALXnow]
Beyer Rips DNI Pick — Rep. Don Beyer (D), who represents Arlington, criticized President Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. “This is insane. Bill Pulte has no business being anywhere near intelligence or national security,” Beyer said on X. [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Service Dog Mishap at DCA — “Fire, EMS, and hazmat were dispatched to a gate at Reagan National Airport… for an incoming commercial jet where the initial report is that a service dog had diarrhea on the flight.” [Dave Statter/X, NBC 4]
Del Ray Thai Mainstay Closing — Thai Peppers, a Del Ray fixture since 1998, will close June 15 after more than 27 years. The owners, who plan to retire and “hopefully relax on a beach in Phuket sipping Singhas and Mai Tais,” will keep their Bristow and Haymarket locations open. [ALXnow]
Va. Revenue Forecast Jumps — Virginia’s revenue outlook has improved by $1.5 billion over the next three fiscal years, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) told legislative budget writers Monday, potentially giving lawmakers more room to break a budget impasse before the June 30 deadline. Spanberger said she remains “concerned by rising national economic instability, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the continued impacts of federal workforce cuts.” [Virginia Mercury, Press Release]
Spanberger Signs Housing Bills — Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a package of housing bills Monday at a manufactured-home plant in Rocky Mount, creating a two-year pilot program to spur development, boost manufactured-home supply and protect renters from hidden fees. “The answers and the solutions lie right before us,” she said. [WJLA]
Casino Fight Spawns Advocacy Group — Spurred by this year’s fight over a Tysons casino, some Fairfax County leaders have launched a nonprofit, Communities First VA, to counter what they characterize as state overreach on local development. The group says the 2026 session “showed a broader pattern: Richmond politicians repeatedly tried to substitute state mandates for local judgment on land use, housing and community character.” [FFXnow]
Virginia No. 1 for Income — A new WalletHub study ranks Virginia first in the nation for income, ahead of New York, New Jersey, Washington and Connecticut. Adjusted for cost of living, the state’s top 5% of earners average $545,097 a year and its median income is $95,339. Maryland ranked 16th. [MoCoShow]
It’s Wednesday — Another nice day with sunny skies, a high near 82 and a north wind around 5–8 mph. Skies stay clear overnight with a low around 60. [NWS]
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Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 2, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies with a high of about 82°F and a gentle north wind at 8 mph. Overnight, conditions will be clear with temperatures dropping to around 60°F, accompanied by light and variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.
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An updated list of local sports bars showing World Cup games is available here.
Sports bars and venues across Arlington are gearing up to celebrate the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off next week.
