Historical Marker Of Gum Springs Placed At A New Place

Gum Springs is the oldest African American community in Fairfax County, and the historical information was posted on two different historical marker signs posted there until cars came flying off Richmond Highway and took out both signs, years apart. On April 21, local officials and Gum Springs residents unveiled another historic sign at the intersection of Fordson Road and Richmond Highway that once again marks this historical community as a part of Mount Vernon’s history. Continue reading

More Than 20,000 Loaves Of Bread Donated By Fairfax Co. Bakery During Pandemic

The owners of a bakery in Virginia’s Fairfax County can’t believe what has happened over the past year. Due to food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic, Great Harvest Bread Co. was hoping to donate up to 5,000 loaves of bread to local food banks and shelters, but the business stepped up its game in an unbelievable way. It has donated more than 20,000 loaves of bread.Continue reading