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 […]
Immigration Enforcement in Fairfax, February 2026
Following national coverage of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s expansion of operations, a neighbor reached out to MCA to ask how Fairfax County handles requests for cooperation from federal agencies. MCA contacted Fairfax Police (FCPD), Schools (FCPS), and Sheriff’s offices for clarity. FCPD representatives stated that they follow the county’s Trust Policy, which establishes “mandatory […]
Crime Down in Fairfax, February 2026
Fairfax County Police released the final crime stats for 2025, with major declines in all kinds of major crimes. The murder rate fell to the lowest since 2015, with a 100% solve rate. Police presence in Mantua is generally rare. Mason Precinct, which is responsible for our neighborhood, ties traffic enforcement locations to car/pedestrian crashes, […]
Safety at Merritt Academy and Around Fairfax
On Monday, October 6, there was a threat against the Merritt Academy, which is one of the larger pre-schools (and private schools) near Mantua. MCA asked the Mason Precinct of FCPD for more details on the incident, and they provided the following information: • Over the weekend of October 4, Merritt received a voicemail with […]