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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

Worst Intersections in the Area

Earlier today, Councilmember Charles Allen shared good news regarding the intersection at 8th and A Streets NE: Thank you @DDOTDC Director Marootian for taking a personal look at intersection of 8th & A St NE today. One of many intersections we’re working on that need pedestrian improvements & all-way stops. pic.twitter.com/VOhGZS2cPc — Charles Allen (@charlesallen) […]

Welcome to H Street, Solid State Books (Pop-Up!)

On Friday, November 17, Solid State Books will open up its doors– for a pop-up store. The pop-up will open just a couple of doors down from their permanent location within the Apollo building, 600 H Street NE, where they will operate through the holidays. According to Solid State Books co-owner Scott Abel, the bookstore […]

Enter Twenty Tables’ Sweepstakes Through 11/22

A new D.C. start-up called TwentyTables is launching in a few weeks. They will be offering customers $6 prix-fixe lunches and $12 prix-fixe dinners from participating restaurants and food trucks around the DC area. For every twenty meals a customer purchases, Twenty Tables donates five meals to those who need them. Twenty Tables has partnered up […]

“Hill East Gets the Shaft”

It’s not my words, but those of ANC commissioner Denise Krepp. It’s a strong sentiment, sure, but is it far-fetched? I recently spoke with Krepp about the subject, and have since sat back and collected bits and pieces to support this claim. At the time, she and fellow 6B commissioner –and 6B chairman– Daniel Ridge, […]

Vicuña and the American Epilogue: Review

Vicuña and the American Epilogue is the newest production by Mosaic Theatre Company. It’s now playing with a brand-new epilogue at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and it is going to rattle you. You will want to laugh at the brilliant lines and the great comedic timing of the ensemble, but it’ll feel hollow at times. […]

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