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Here’s what happened with some of our major stories of 2013

December 28, 2013

#community organizations, #housing, #parks, #Poe Middle School, #real estate, #stormwater

Ever wonder what happened to the people and places we wrote about in 2013? Here are some follow-up reports on how those stories turned out. Box Hill Farm In January we reported on Box Hill Farm, an old restored farmhouse on a seven-acre property bordering Wakefield Park in Annandale. It was on the market for … Continued

Poe Middle School principal, Stuart employee charged with embezzlement

November 12, 2013

#crime, #Poe Middle School, #police, #schools, #Stuart High School

Swansbrough Poe Middle School Principal Sonya Swansbrough and an administrative employee of JEB Stuart High School, Bethany Speed, have been charged with embezzlement and money laundering, the Fairfax County Police Department reported Nov. 11. Police began an investigation after being contacted by Fairfax County Public Schools in late September. The allegations involved falsifying time sheets … Continued

Local churches provide dinner at Poe Middle School every afternoon

October 15, 2013

#churches, #food, #Poe Middle School, #schools, #volunteers, #youths

Poe students enjoy dinner in the cafeteria. Lower-income students at Poe Middle School in Annandale no longer go home hungry, thanks to volunteers from area churches who serve them an early dinner during the Raven’s Nest after-school program. “It’s a very needy population, and we do what we can to make their lives easier,” says … Continued

Poe student charged with extortion related to gang recruitment

March 4, 2011

#crime, #Poe Middle School, #police

The Franconia Police District reports that a 13-year-old Annandale resident was charged with extortion, gang recruitment, and gang participation March 3 after he allegedly made threats against another teen and his family. The boy, a student at Poe Middle School, allegedly ordered another student to give him money, and “made a series of threats of … Continued

Poe Middle School is having a 50th anniversary celebration Oct. 16

September 30, 2010

#community events, #history, #Poe Middle School, #schools

Did you or your kids go to Poe Middle School? Poe is celebrating its 50th anniversary Oct. 16, 12-3 p.m., with a community party with carnival games, moon bounces, and other family activities. The event takes place at Poe, 7000 Cindy Lane, Annandale. Swansbrough Admission is $10, which includes a T-shirt and access to all games … Continued

Poe students washing cars tomorrow to raise funds for the band

September 24, 2010

#Poe Middle School, #schools, #volunteers

Time to get that pollen and dust off your car? The Poe Middle School Band Parents Association is sponsoring a car wash tomorrow, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at two locations in Annandale: Annandale Sunoco, 7638 Little River Turnpike, next to the 7-Eleven at the Hummer Road intersection; and Ravensorth Sunoco, 8100 Braddock Road, Springfield, … Continued