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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

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 […]

Volunteer Opportunity: Revive Stanton Park, April 19

Hey! Are you looking for a way to connect with neighbors in a significant way or, if you’re a high school parent, are you looking for volunteer hours for your kid(s) close to home? Then mark April 19 on the calendar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read on more information from the organizers: This spring, […]

The To Do List: Week of April 10, 2025

Well, here we are once again! Let’s find something to make the screaming a little more muffled, shall we? Celebrate Earth Month at our local Safeway in Hill East on April 12 noon- 4p.m. There will be live music by Bravenoise, product tastings, raffles, giveaways and more. Click here for more information. Frager’s is having their […]