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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 May 7, 2026

Don’t forget– May 10 is Mother’s Day! For many years, my mom and I have been celebrating one another at many of our favorites around the Hill, but one that has a special spot in our hearts is Bistro Cacao, for their hospitality, enduring team and solid French fare. You can still make a reservation […]

Hill Buzz, May 5, 2026

A reminder that Cinco de Mayo may be the most American of Mexican holidays and it’s DEFINITELY NOT Mexican Independence Day. Anyway, Happy Margarita Drinking Day and all that! On to what may be happening around us. First up, this is not Capitol Hill but it happened not too far from here and goes under […]

The To Do List, Week of May 1, 2026

May the First be with you! We are cruising into spring and, sure, we may be reaching one of the best seasons of the year with fewer rights than back in winter, but boy is it gorgeous out! What can we do to forget our cares and pretend like things are not terrible? IT’S BACK!!!! […]

Hill Buzz, April 29, 2026

Hey everyone– this weather has me feeling kind of glum. How about you all? Are you selling your condo? This Washingtonian column explains some of what’s going on in the market. D.C. Supermarket, the corner store at the corner of 8th and F Streets NE, closed yesterday. The daughter of the family that ran the […]

The To Do List, Week of April 23, 2026

IT’S BACK!!!! OUR CAPITOL HILL YARD SALE EXTRAVAGANZA IS BACK ON MAY 16, FROM 9 TO…? SIGN UP FOR THIS FUN EVENT HERE. On April 25– the Perfect Date!– join us and Councilmember Charles Allen’s office for the Great Ward 6 Spring Clean! More info here. Live around Stanton Park? There will be a site-specific cleanup carried out […]