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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

Don’t Fall for DC Water Scams

A big heads-up to neighbors in Ward 6 and in the rest of the District: Make sure you don’t fall for fake DC Water employees trying to steal your personal information or gain access to your home. DC Water wants you to know that they will never send a technician without first receiving a customer […]

Primary 2018 Election Results

The DC primary elections took place yesterday, June 19, and the results were available on the DC Board of Elections and Ethics website as early as 10 p.m. last night– though DCBOEE is cautious to say that these are not official results until declared so. As of 11 a.m. this morning, the results have not been […]

Hill Buzz

Good late morning, Capitol Hill! I’m still recovering from this morning’s World Cup match and haven’t voted yet, but here is your Hill Buzz. Want to find out at which local bars you can watch the game or cry bitter, salty tears because your squad sucked? Click here. It’s Primary Day! Do you know for […]

Charles Allen, Candidate for Ward 6 Council

I recently sat down with Charles Allen, current Ward 6 councilmember running for re-election, and asked him to talk about his record and his campaign. Charles is being challenged by Lisa Hunter, whose conversation you can listen to by clicking here. The transcript of our conversation is below, for those who prefer to read or […]

Fundraiser for HIPS at The Pug, Thursday 6/14

There is an opiate epidemic on the rise in DC. According to HIPS, a non-profit dedicated to advocating for the rights of “individuals and communities impacted by sexual exchange and/or drug use due to choice, coercion, or circumstance, “opioid related deaths in the District have increased by 140% within the past two years. HIPS, which has […]