Fatal Accident Near Mantua
September 21, 2026
On the afternoon of September 9, a 13-year-old student at Frost Middle School was tragically killed while riding his bike along Pickett Road. Families in...
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President’s Message September 2026
September 21, 2026
Fall is always the busiest time in the MCA calendar, with board meetings, membership meetings, and fun events for all ages. Families have a lot...
Remembering Paul W. Hammack, Jr.
July 18, 2026
Paul W. Hammack, Jr., former MCA President, active community leader, and dear friend to many in Mantua, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at...
MCA Welcomed Rep. James Walkinshaw, February 2026
June 18, 2026
Thank you to the over 70 participants who came to our virtual January Membership meeting with Congressman James Walkinshaw! The discussion covered key policy areas...
Remembering Gerry Connolly
June 13, 2026
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...
President’s Message June 2026
June 13, 2026
How does the MCA advocate for you? To know, we have to ask. That’s the motive behind our annual Mantua Issues Survey, which we presented...
A Heart-Healthy Community, June 2026
June 12, 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...
Traffic and Infrastructure Updates, June 2026
June 12, 2026
Status of Repairs to Big Dip on Hamilton I spoke with VDOT to find out why nothing has been done regarding the big dip in...
Save the Date: National Night Out on August 4
June 12, 2026
Mark your calendars! The first Tuesday of August — August 4 — is National Night Out (NNO), and our neighborhood is ready to keep the...
Managing Large Trees in Mantua
May 8, 2026
A neighbor reached out to the MCA this month with questions about how to manage large trees on their property. At least four homes in...
Traffic Problems for Pedestrians and Bikers
May 7, 2026
by Larry Good, Chair, MCA Traffic and Infrastructure Cmte, transportation@mantua.org Hazardous Road Crossings on the Cross County Trail I recently had a close encounter with...
Celebrating Longtime Neighbors Lou & Monika Brenner
May 5, 2026
Former MCA President Lou Brenner and his wife Monika Brenner, a native of Mantua, recently moved out of the neighborhood, so MCA reached out to...
Mantua Made Market Spring 2026
May 4, 2026
Local Talent was featured at the Mantua Made and Mini Market on May 2 at the Mantua Swim and Tennis Clubhouse parking lot. We were...
President’s Message May 2026
May 1, 2026
Thank you to everyone who renewed during our Annual Membership Drive! The MCA grew another 5% this year, after growing 20% last year. MCA is...
Don’t Forget! Yard Sale – Saturday, April 18
April 1, 2026
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...
Fairfax Advertises FY27 Budget, April 2026
April 1, 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...
First Ever Combined Mantua-Made Markets for Kids and Adults, April 2026
April 1, 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...
MCA Bylaws Vote Passes, April 226
April 1, 2026
The proposed bylaws changes detailed in last month’s newsletter have passed by a wide margin of 60 to 3 in a membership vote. The updated...
President’s Message, April 2026
April 1, 2026
Community is what you make it, and this spring we mean that literally. The first-ever combined Mantua Made and Mantua Mini-Made craft markets are coming...
Frequent School Closures Under Microscope, April 2026
April 1, 2026
Between snowcrete, elections, and 3-hour early releases, some Mantua parents have felt that there hasn’t been a full week of school since Thanksgiving. The FCPS...
Traffic and Infrastructure Activities, April 2026
April 1, 2026
Traffic As potholes appear in the spring thaw, send addresses to transportation@mantua.org to let us know where they are, and we’ll bring them to VDOT’s...
Spring Egg Hunt is a Hit! April 2026
April 1, 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...
Wildlife Rescue League, April 2026
April 1, 2026
The WRL is staffed solely by volunteers and receives no government funding. It provides a Wildlife Helpline to assist the public on wildlife issues and...
MCA Bylaws Committee Recommends Changes
March 24, 2026
As a result of the recent merger with Moms of Mantua, the MCA Membership approved a bylaws change to add Board/Committee position for "Families Around...
President’s Message, March 2026
March 5, 2026
Community is better together, and March means the return of more in-person events! Upcoming family events include the annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, March...
Profiles in Plowing: George Caridakis
March 2, 2026
by Matt Mullin, President, president@mantua.org Those who braved the roads in Mantua last month during the snowcrete blizzard may have noticed a man on a...
President’s Message, February 2026
February 1, 2026
What’s a day in the life of the MCA President? People sometimes ask me if it’s hard to be on the receiving end of gripes...
Crime Down in Fairfax, February 2026
February 1, 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...
Immigration Enforcement in Fairfax, February 2026
February 1, 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...
Digging Out Mantua, February 2026
February 1, 2026
The winter storm that hit Mantua on Jan. 23 brought serious snow and ice, and showcased how much Mantuans support each other. Residents helped each...
Accessory Living Unit Rules Under Review, February 2026
February 1, 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...
President’s Message January 2026
January 2, 2026
Matt Mullin, president@mantua.org What does $25 buy you nowadays? In the Mullin household, it might get us a loaf of bread and a jar of...
Legislative Priorities Set in Contentious Mtg
January 1, 2026
by Matt Mullin, President, president@mantua.org In a joint meeting of the Fairfax delegation to Richmond, the School Board, and the Board of Supervisors (BOS), county...
MCA Holiday Party a Smashing Success!
December 20, 2025
by Matt Mullin, President, president@mantua.org Thank you to the over 200 neighbors who joined us at the annual MCA Holiday Party! Attendees of all ages...
President’s Message, December 2025
December 1, 2025
The holiday season is here in Mantua, and the MCA is busy preparing for our annual holiday party on Sunday, December 14, from 4:00 –...
Potholes Filled on Stoneleigh and Hamilton
December 1, 2025
The MCA is filling potholes in Mantua again! Winter to spring is when most potholes form, and the MCA notifies the Virginia Department of Transportation,...
Sidewalks and Trails, December 2025
December 1, 2025
The MCA met with the Providence Supervisor’s office as well as the team responsible for trail building and maintenance at the Fairfax County Park Authority...
Vacuum Leaf Update, December 2025
December 1, 2025
Thanksgiving gave Mantua a gift we can all be grateful for this year: an extra round of leaf pickup. The Department of Public Works and...
Wildlife Rescue League, December 2025
December 1, 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...
Potholes Filled on Stoneleigh and Hamilton, December 2025
December 1, 2025
The MCA is filling potholes in Mantua again! Winter to spring is when most potholes form, and the MCA notifies the Virginia Department of Transportation,...
Homelessness in Providence, December 2025
December 1, 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....
Community Enhancement Update
November 6, 2025
by Kathleen Gannon Tye, Community Enhancement Chair, communityenhancement@mantua.org Recently, someone drove through the lower garden at the intersection of Okla and Prince William Drive. Clearly,...
Giving Back to Mantua Elementary
November 5, 2025
by Matt Mullin, President, president@mantua.org Last month, the MCA gifted a framed poster from 1986 celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mantua Elemen- tary to the...
Boundary Review Avoids Woodson Pyramid
November 4, 2025
The latest scenario for Comprehensive Boundary Review, the program to adjust school maps across Fairfax County, does not touch any part of the Mantua, Frost,...
School Start Times Under Review
November 3, 2025
by Matt Mullin, President, president@mantua.org At the October Membership Meeting, Phyllis Payne, co-founder of SLEEP in Fairfax and a Mantua neighbor, presented on the need...
Cleaning Up Just Off Tovito Drive
November 2, 2025
by Matt Mullin, President, president@mantua.org Thank you to the dozen or so volunteers who joined the MCA and Stockbridge HOA on October 18 to help...
Fiscal Year 2026 MCA Budget Proposal
November 1, 2025
by Matt Mullin, President, president@mantua.org Holiday time means budget time for the MCA, and this year’s budget reflects our ongoing commitment to improving and beautifying...
Cleaning Up, Just Off Tovito, November 2025
November 1, 2025
Thank you to the dozen or so volunteers who joined the MCA and Stockbridge HOA on October 18 to help clean up the forest behind...
Community Enhancement, November 2025
November 1, 2025
Recently, someone drove through the lower garden at the intersection of Okla and Prince William Drive. Clearly, this was not intentional, however it did damage...
President’s Message, November 2025
November 1, 2025
Leaves fall, seasons change, but Mantua is still a great place to be. This month’s newsletter highlights volunteers, news you can use on school start...
Traffic and Infrastructure Updates, October 2025
October 1, 2025
A speed-tracking sign was installed on Prosperity Avenue and Southwick Street by FCPD last week for traffic coming from Route 236, following a fatal crash...
Safety at Merritt Academy and Around Fairfax
October 1, 2025
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...
Items of Interest Around Fairfax, October 2025
October 1, 2025
Fairfax has extended its personal property tax (or “car tax”) filing deadline until November 5. Supervisors approved the extension due to the federal government shutdown....
In Honor of Fran Wallingford
October 1, 2025
Families visiting Eakin Park off Prosperity will soon notice a new bench, honoring longtime friend, neighbor, MCA board member, and land-use expert Fran Wallingford, thanks...
A Cavalcade of Costumed Cyclists for Mantua Halloween
October 1, 2025
It’s almost time for the annual Halloween Party, hosted by MOMs and the MCA, at the Mantua Swim & Tennis Club parking lot. Join us...
October 2025 Membership Meeting Topics Announced
October 1, 2025
The MCA has announced the program for the October Membership meeting, which will be held online and in-person on Thursday, October 23 at 7 PM...
President’s Message – October 2025
October 1, 2025
Fall is a busy time in Mantua, with a little something for everyone. The civic-minded can attend our quarterly Membership Meeting on Thursday, October 23...