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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

Much-needed sidewalk repair starts on Barracks Row this Wednesday, 8/14

It seems the kind elves over at DDOT have had an incredibly productive summer, and for this we are grateful. Over on 8th and D NE, neighbors have rejoiced over the newly minted four-way stop; the neighbors at 12th and G SE have also noticed the calm and lack of craziness that a four-way stop […]

Limestone of Lost Legacies Mural will be unveiled Friday 8/9

It’s no secret that gun violence hits Wards 7 and 8 hardest in our city, and that your District’s youth has been hit hard. Although we live with the constant reminder that DC can be a violent city, when we don’t put a name to the face of loss, it’s easy to live in denial. […]

Hill Buzz

Happy Tuesday! Whether you’re in town or catching up with us from your vacation retreat, we thank you so much for reading! Will you take a moment to share today’s post with a friend? Thank you in advance! A baby girl was born at the Barracks Row fire station yesterday. Congratulations and Bravo Zulu, everyone! […]

Oh Dear Heavens: Goodbye to the 7-Eleven at 8th and Maryland

It appears that the 7-Eleven that used to operate at the southeast corner of 8th Street and Maryland Avenue NE is no more. According to a PoPVille reader, the oft rat-infested and kind of always understocked 7-Eleven closed down for good on Sunday, July 21. There is no other explanation on the front door other […]

Welcome curbFlow restricted curb zones (and good luck)

You may have heard the news that DDOT was starting a curbside pickup-dropoff pilot program to help ease the burden of loading and unloading deliveries around town. Helped by a company called curbFlow, DDOT is launching that project today. Curbed reported on it when the announcement was first released. How does this affect you? For […]