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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

#LightUpTheHill

As with our #SpookyHill is home map, sometimes tough times force you to celebrate the wonder and delight of the season right in your own backyard. Thank you all who’ve sent me your addresses and who decorate and share a little of your spirit with the neighborhood A special thanks to reader and The Hill […]

If you heard that explosion last night…

Update 12/12/20: The surveillance camera of a neighbor in the 1200 block of C Street SE captured the entire situation, where it was clear that a couple of juveniles set the rocket off improperly. The neighbor whose footage it is wants his privacy respected at this time and declined to share a still from his […]

To Do From Home, Week of December 10, 2020

For those of you who celebrate Hanukkah, I wish you love, light and endless oil in the form of latkes. Despite my friend Liz calling me a shiksa (though my DNA says I am 2% Jewish), I really love Hanukkah: The story, the candles, the chocolate, the idea of eight days’ worth of small presents– […]

Hill Buzz

It’s gorgeous and chilly– the perfect weather combo to sit with your coffee and read the Hill Buzz! We’re a whole week into December: have you done some holiday shopping or are you done? If you’re pressed for ideas, I’m sharing all manner of local favorites on Instagram stories– click on the highlight reel here. […]

The Navy Strengthens its Connection to Ward 6

It is an honor to share this piece by Melissa Velez of the Naval History and Heritage Command, where we learn about some of the common history that our neighborhood and the United States Navy have shared since the beginning of both. Enjoy learning more about the connections that tie us together as family and […]

Maria Helena Carey

Guides:

#LightUpTheHill

What was that?:

If you heard that explosion last night…

Events:

To Do From Home, Week of December 10, 2020

News:

Hill Buzz

History:

The Navy Strengthens its Connection to Ward 6