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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 1, 2025

I hope someone in your life took the time yesterday to remind you that today it was going to be May. If not, click here for some delightful internet lore and a bonus earworm. This weekend is one of those crazy weekends where everything happens: It’s Derby Day, Cinco de Mayo weekend and, most recently, […]

The To Do List: Week of April 25, 2025

It’s Independent Bookstore Day! Celebrate the wonderful world of books, reading, knowledge and fun with your favorite independently owned and operated stores! Use this fun map to explore! We love you, East City Books, Solid State Books, Capitol Hill Books and all the other stores on this list! If you hit six or more, you […]

Congratulations to the Latest Graduating Class at DC Central Kitchen

In case you’re not familiar, the DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an incredible local non-profit that not just helps feed underserved communities and prevent food waste, but they also train young people and folks who may encounter barriers to employment for all kinds of reasons, such as disability, age, past criminal record, or lack of […]

Hill Buzz

Hello everyone! How are your allergies holding up? Thanks to climate change, allergies are getting worse (Popular Science) so hang in there and stock up on allergy meds! What’s been going on? Well, lemme tell you: LOTS of restaurant activity! Friend of the blog Edward Ryder tagged us in this photo, asking more information about […]

The To Do List: Week of April 18, 2025

Psst! It’s almost 80 degrees and The Bullpen down on Half Street SE is open! Don’t believe us? Check this out! cullud wattah opened April 3 at Mosaic Theater, inside the Atlas Performing Arts Center and will run through April 27. This beautiful and devastating play is a reminder that the government has put profits and […]