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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

Five (or so) Questions with Rhonda Foxx of CIVIC.

CIVIC., a beautiful new coffeeshop and bar, has opened this week on Barracks Row at 501 8th Street SE. I sat down recently to get to know owner Rhonda Foxx a little bit better, because not only is CIVIC. a special place, but I think you’re going to find Rhonda’s full circle story very romantic! […]

Hill Buzz, February 4, 2026

Punxsutawney Phil AND Potomac Phil have both seen their respective shadows and, as if on cue, more snow is forecast for our area. Make sure the things that melted today have a little deicer on them!! Reports from FOX-5 and the Capital Weather Gang on Twitter. Didn’t score free salt? Ran out? Mix one cup […]

The To Do List, Week of January 30, 2026

Snowcrete has been ––and continues to be–– hard. Please note that some events have been postponed from this weekend to later in February. The temperatures will remain below freezing through at least Monday, so please be careful, check your pipes and stay warm. Oh and don’t forget: trash pickup resumes tomorrow, so if you are […]

Hill Buzz, January 28, 2026

“Snowcrete” is the word of the week: If you’re wondering why this snow is extra hard to remove (and boy, do I have the backache to back.. uh… up that assertion), it’s because after the snow fell, ice came on top of it AND THEN we have had record low temperatures that have solidified it […]

The To Do List, Week of January 22, 2025

It’s almost the weekend and if I were you, I would make sure that I had enough toilet paper and milk on hand. I’m just yanking your chain– unless you’re planning to get food poisoning, you probably have enough toilet paper for the few inches of snow that we’re going to get. Trust me on […]