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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 October 16, 2026

HAUL-O-WEEN IS UPON THE LAND OF THE HILL OF THE CAPITOL AND IT’LL BE GLORIOUS! Hey all! TOMORROW IS THE DAY!! The weather will be cool, but it’ll be perfect to eat pastries and drink cider — and there are several neighbors who can help out with that! CLICK HERE TO PLAN YOUR DAY! Are […]

Hill Buzz, October 14, 2026

Hello there and welcome to mid-October: That most beautiful and unpredictable time of year, where one day can have us sweating and martyred by desperate lady mosquitoes, while the next can be bitterly cold but still shining with jewel tones that pick up the yellows and browns in the leaves. The magic is increasing! What […]

HAUL-O-WEEN: THE SPOOKENING MAP IS LIVE

Hello! Join us on Saturday, October 17, for Haul-O-Ween: THE SPOOKENING. This is the fourth installment of our awesome MASSIVE Yard sale! We have over 90 individual sellers participating, all over the Hill, at a hub at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (301 A Street SE). From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. walk the neighborhood and […]

The To Do List, Week of October 9, 2026

It’s the second week of October and there is a chill in the air. What shall we do, other than hoping the hurricane weather doesn’t ruin Porch Fest? Porchfest is coming to Capitol Hill on October 10 and they have lineups announced! Honestly, it is going to be HUGE so don’t miss it. Check it out […]

Hill Buzz, October 8, 2026

We were all set for fall and then BAM! Have some warmth! Let’s hope it holds for our first-evet Porch Fest! Don’t know what I’m talking about? Read about how that event came together here. Looks like the DC Council has approved $300M to upgrade Metro for the whole Commanders stadium shebangabang. Or, you know, […]