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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

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 […]

Lisa Hunter, Candidate for Ward 6 Council

I recently sat down with Lisa Hunter, candidate for Ward 6 council and asked her to introduce herself and her platform. She is challenging Charles Allen for his current seat: You will soon be hearing Charles’s answers to my five questions. Due to the length of the original conversation, only 26 minutes made it into […]

Hill Buzz

There was a horrific accident on Friday night in the 1100 block of H Street NE, where a car struck a motorcycle and dragged the passenger for over a city block. The accident closed down two blocks of H Street for several hours. The victim was USA Today reporter Oren Dorell. Our condolences to his […]

Two Tomorrow: Initiative 77 Forum at Tune Inn & CHCNS Fundraiser at The Miracle Theatre

Got Monday evening plans? Now you do! For parents and non-parents alike, two options for your evening: NO on Initiative 77 forum at the Tune Inn Are you still on the fence about Initiative 77 on the ballot? Did you read our editorial opinion but found it left you with more questions than answers? Come […]

Eleanor Holmes Norton, Candidate for Delegate to the House of Representatives

I recently sat down with Eleanor Holmes Norton, candidate for U.S. Delegate to the House of Representatives for the District of Columbia and asked her to introduce herself and her platform. Even though Del. Norton is a seasoned incumbent, we appreciate her taking time to talk to us about her accomplishments and plans. Kim R. […]