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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

Heads-Up: #DCprepares2016 Going on RIGHT NOW

Because we’ve actually had to deal with “This is not a drill” type situations in the recent past, this is happening today, as I type. If you see larger numbers of first responders, don’t panic (more than you usually do): it’s all planned this time. More details from HSEMA: Washington, DC – District first responders will […]

ICYMI: Post Coverage on Crime (UPDATED)

On October 1, 2015, The Hill published an op-ed by ANC 6B10 commissionerDenise Krepp titled, “Summer of Simple Assault.” In this piece, she exposed the shockingly low number of prosecutions for misdemeanors in the District, where just about one in three misdemeanors ever makes it to the United States Attorney’s Office. Simply put, if you get mugged or […]

You probably have noticed the odd rowhouse that doesn’t follow the pattern of those around it: The one with the weird-shaped front yard or no front yard. The one with really large windows –sometimes decorated beautifully, but sometimes just covered with drapes. Most of us just kind of ignore these urban oddities or, if we […]

Volunteer at one of TWO races this Sunday!

This upcoming Sunday, May 15, two races are taking place. Their success makes the future brighter for kids and strengthens bodies and minds. One of the events is in its 37th year, and one is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Both events need your help! The Capitol Hill Classic, in its 37th year, […]

The Magic of Laughter with Reduced Shakespeare Company at the Folger

Going to the Folger to see a play is magic… yadda yadda yada. Let’s start that thought again: Going to the Folger with two 10-year olds to see 90 minutes where you can barely breathe you’re laughing so hard? That is where the true magic is. Last weekend, I got to see the Reduced Shakespeare […]

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Volunteer at one of TWO races this Sunday!

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The Magic of Laughter with Reduced Shakespeare Company at the Folger