Remembering Gerry Connolly
May 21 marked one year since the death of our friend and neighbor, Congressman Gerry Connolly. Neighbors remember his quick wit, fierce intelligence, and dedication to his community. Former MCA officer Jim Oppenheimer sent us the following letter from Gerry, saying “The message he gave us then could not be more apt today,” and asked […]
A Heart-Healthy Community, June 2026
On May 9, the MCA hosted a free, hands-only CPR and AED training for the community at Mantua Elementary school, provided by the Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. We had 24 neighbors (adults and children) who were able to participate in this training and were lucky enough to have Joel Griffin as our trainer. Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation […]
Save the Date: National Night Out on August 4
Mark your calendars! The first Tuesday of August — August 4 — is National Night Out (NNO), and our neighborhood is ready to keep the tradition going strong. What is National Night Out? National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The goal is simple: get to know […]
Spring Egg Hunt is a Hit! April 2026
The annual Moms of Mantua Spring Egg Hunt was a resounding success for another year. Kids of all ages enjoyed hunting for eggs at Eakin Park, as well as coffee for the early-rising parents. Thank you to our Families Around Mantua Chair Alina Malm for organizing, as well as Jennifer Mack Properties for sponsoring the […]
Don’t Forget! Yard Sale – Saturday, April 18
Don’t forget to sign up for the Mantua Community Yard Sale by April 9 to get your address listed on the map on the Mantua website! The sale is Saturday, April 18, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Rain date is Sunday, April 19). Everybody sets up in their own yards and driveways, and MCA provides […]
Fairfax Advertises FY27 Budget, April 2026
Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik and School Board Member Karl Frisch presented the FY27 budget to residents this month in a cordial meeting free of last year’s controversy over tax increases and program cuts. While some disagreements between the county and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) persist, including a $20M gap between the county budget and […]
First Ever Combined Mantua-Made Markets for Kids and Adults, April 2026
Get ready to be inspired! On Saturday, May 2, we are hosting the first-ever combined Mantua Made Market and Mantua Mini-Made Market, featuring our very own neighborhood adults, kids, and young entrepreneurs. Come to the Mantua pool clubhouse and parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to see dozens of neighbors selling handmade crafts […]
Accessory Living Unit Rules Under Review, February 2026
Fairfax County’s Department of Planning and Development is conducting public outreach to review its policies towards Accessory Living Units, and MCA attended a recent presentation led by Carmen Bishop and Casey Judge of the Planning Department. Accessory Living Units (ALU), sometimes known as “In-Law Suites,” describe attached or detached additions to existing homes that are […]
Wildlife Rescue League, December 2025
The Wildlife Rescue League is seeking donations for their “Putting Down Roots” campaign to establish a rehabilitation center in Woodford, VA, on donated land. Just go to wildliferescueleague.org, cursor to the bottom to “Putting Down Roots,” and click on more info. You will get details on this effort and can donate if you wish. Thanks.
Homelessness in Providence, December 2025
Neighbors in North Mantua contacted the MCA recently to request that Fairfax authorities check for squatters on the property at 8801 Arlington Blvd. this month. The property is abandoned, and it sits between a church and a daycare. The owner appears to be in arrears on property taxes. The MCA will follow up on the […]