Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Skatin’ for a cause

About 200 young boys competed in the annual Skatefest June 20 and 21 at the Wakefield Skate Park. Prizes were given out for best quarter pipe jam, best trick, and park/skate course in various age categories. The event, “Sk8 for a Cause,” benefits Children’s National Medical Center. Dan Callahan, the owner of Fairfax Surf Shop, … Continued

Good news for bowlers

Despite all the rumors to the contrary, the Annandale Lanes bowling center on Markham Street will not be closing in the near future. A plan for a multistory development on that property has fallen apart, and the bowling center is under contract to remain open through the summer of 2010. AMF, the parent company, is … Continued