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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

Calling all dog lovers: The Bipawtisan March is happening NEXT SATURDAY!

Are you a dog lover/owner? (YAAAAAAY) Do you feel that dogs bring people together and help bridge our differences? (BIG ROAR FROM THE CROWD) Do you like walking? (WOOFS) Do you like helping dogs in need of protection or rescue? (WOOF BARK YAY) Do you like walking around Capitol Riverfront and drinking beer and PHOTO […]

Tomorrow: BBQ and FREE school supplies at Maketto!

What’s better than an afternoon spent in the airy beauty of Maketto? An afternoon of BBQ imbued with the spirit of generosity, of course! Go to Maketto on Saturday, August 31, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and either claim FREE school supplies for the new year by just showing up (until supplies last) or […]

Blitz on homelessness by StreetSense Media TODAY

If you’ve been around the neighborhood, you know the valuable mission of Street Sense Media: provide an outlet for telling stories for and by the homeless community, as well as provide a source of income for our neighbors with no permanent home. Today, Street Sense is launching a project called The D.C. Homeless Crisis, and […]

The Set List, Week of 8/28/19

It’s kind of hard to believe it’s the end of August. What kind of fun acts can you catch this week, so you can temporarily forget everything about the ruthless passage of time? Thursday, 8/29: Vertical Horizon at City Winery. Tickets. Boomtown Wreck at Trusty’s (Free!) More info. Friday, 8/30: The Lionel Lyles Quintet at […]

The most incredible sheets ever/We need more retail on the Hill

I recently asked on THIH’s Instagram stories, “What kind of retail do you wish we had on the Hill, or pretty close by?” and got answers such as, “A DryBar,” “A T.J. Maxx,” “I wish there were a Target closer,” “ANY,” “Home decor,” “An Apple store” and “Women’s clothing and a new baby store” (R.I.P. […]

Maria Helena Carey

Building community:

Calling all dog lovers: The Bipawtisan March is happening NEXT SATURDAY!

Building community:

Tomorrow: BBQ and FREE school supplies at Maketto!

Building community:

Blitz on homelessness by StreetSense Media TODAY

Events:

The Set List, Week of 8/28/19

Slightly Off-Hill:

The most incredible sheets ever/We need more retail on the Hill