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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

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 […]

Hill Buzz

Hello there! Hope you’re surviving this frosty weather. Here are a few links that may interest you this week: Councilmember Charles Allen introduced a piece of legislation aimed at curbing scalpers– especially the worst ones, like Ticketmaster, which sell tickets and mark them up astronomically even before the venue itself gets to sell them. This […]

The To Do List: Week of April 3, 2025

It’s this weekend and you’re invited! The Great Ward 6 Spring Clean happens across our ward this Saturday, April 5, starting at 10 am. Join groups or create your own and beautify your neck of the woods. More information here. Make sure you RSVP!! Do you love books, paper, artists, bookmakers, zines and all the […]