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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

Erik Metzroth, Candidate for D.C. Shadow Representative

I recently sat down with Erik Metzroth, candidate for Shadow Representative for the District of Columbia, and asked him to talk about his campaign. Erik is challenging the incumbent Shadow Representative, Franklin Garcia. The transcript of our conversation is below, for those who prefer to read or who are deaf or hard of hearing. If […]

Hill Buzz

Happy Tuesday! Are you ready for Halloween? If you’ve never experienced a Capitol Hill Halloween, make sure you take a stroll down East Capitol Street and around Lincoln Park. If you’re feeling adventurous, hit smaller side streets like Walter Street. For more information on what to expect, read our post. The Hill is Home Don’t […]

Got Unwanted Medications? Today is Takeback Day!

Did you know? Today, October 27, you can safely dispose of all those prescription medications you’ve been storing under the sink or in your medicine cabinet (or empty shoebox, or carriage house, or safe deposit box?… I don’t know where else you’d keep them). Why a special day to dispose of medications? Several reasons: Some […]

Construction Around the Hill

Construction is an annoying part of life around Ward 6 and specifically around Capitol Hill and friends– from H Street NE to the river. The District Department of Transportation frequently shares construction information. We share it with you so you can be a little more prepared for certain doom. –Maria Helena Carey From DDOT Ward […]

Get a Free RiverSmart Audit and Help Changing Perceptions!

The folks at Changing Perceptions, a non-profit that helps returning citizens find full- and part-time employment, have partnered up with the District’s RiverSmart homes program and would like to help homeowners get a free audit so they can enjoy the benefits of rain barrels, bayscaping, permeable pavers and shade trees for a healthier river. Click […]