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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

Outdoor Family Movie Nights!

Is there anything more fun than watching a movie under the stars, surrounded by good food and good company? If this sounds like your kind of fun, these two events are for you: Friday October 14: “Films by the Fountain” is the movie series at the 13th Street Community Garden. This week’s selection is Hotel […]

Crime Updates From Your ANC Commissioners

Last Monday, ANC 6B10 commissioner Denise Krepp sent a crime update to her constituents. On Wednesday, ANC 6B04 commissioner Kristen Oldenburg sent an update for her email subscribers. We have compiled both emails into this post, and would like to thank our tireless Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners for all the hours they commit to making their single […]

Strong Healthy Meals Deliver (On Their Promises)

I could definitely get used to this: Having freshly-made home-delivered meals that are not only tasty and healthy but easy to reheat in the microwave. That is the promise of Strong Fit Meals, a new DC venture offering meal-delivery service with your health in mind. A couple of weeks ago, they reached out to us here at […]

Off-Hill: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at the Kennedy Center 10/1

Hey there, Capitol Hill! You know we have your weekend covered with our kick-ass To Do list, but sometimes you want to venture off-Hill for an event or two. Here is a suggestion from our friends at the Kennedy Center: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with them on Saturday, October 1! Starting at 10:30 a.m. and going […]

Happy National Coffee Day!

Every September 29 we are reminded of the delicious lifeblood and nectar that fuels polite morning company: HAPPY NATIONAL COFFEE DAY! Coffee, for many, is an intrinsic part of the morning. Here on the Hill, we are #blessed with many a coffeeshop, independent or otherwise. Below, I give you five local coffee spots that bring warmth and […]