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Maria Helena Carey

María Helena Carey has always liked to write, tell stories and take pictures but it wasn’t until she moved to the Nation’s Capital that she began exploring all three in a serious manner. She loves poking around Capitol Hill and photographing some of her favorite things: food, her kids, quirky little dogs and cats, and Capitol Hill façades. She is also a portrait photographer and you can see her work at http://mariahelenacarey.com You can contact her at Maria@thehillishome.com

The To Do List, Week of December 4, 2025

December has that intense energy where we have parties! shopping! lists! and so many other things to do, while pretending that we still have to work and function. So take some time to do something fun and care for yourself. What’s on deck this week (and the rest of this month)? For starters, on December […]

Hill Buzz, December 3, 2025

Hey there! It’s the last month of the year and even though it’s circle-back time, things keep happening. What’s been going on lately? Mayor Bowser will not be seeking a fourth term as Mayor. WTOP And Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George kicked off her campaign earlier this week and met her financing goals in […]

The To Do List, Week of November 21, 2025

Can you feel that weird electricity in the air? It’s the beginning of HOLIDAY SEASON and it promises to be wacky. Are you decorating for the holidays? Be part of our Light Up the Hill map! Click here to fill out the form! We have not just one but TWO events coming up and we […]

Hill Buzz, November 20, 2025

First off, I would like to wish you a very happy belated World Toilet Day AND a very happy belated International Men’s Day! I know, both on the same day! Oh look– apparently the National Guard deployment in DC was deemed illegal by a Federal Judge. Politico Amazingly, more J6ers keep getting arrested for, essentially, being […]

The To Do List, Week of November 14, 2025

DON’T FORGET: Every night at SEVEN p.m., make noise and get to know your neighbors. More info here. Also, FYI: If you live in section A of the map, you’ll be doing some raking this weekend. Section B? Get ready by November 16!! Check out the leaf collection map and plan accordingly! Can’t get enough of pottery? Then get read […]