The Hill is Home | Maria Helena Carey, Author at The Hill is Home

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 January 10, 2025

Happy New Year and happy first To Do List of the year! Can you believe we’re almost halfway through January? Yikes. Let’s find you something fun to do this week and start planning that calendar, shall we? Fun on The Hill It’s too cold out there to be outside (unless you really love being outside), […]

The To Do List: Week of December 13, 2024

It’s LIVE! Version 1 of our Light Up The Hill holiday lights map is available for your winter oohing and aahing! Check it out here. Want to submit your house so it’s on the map? Share it here! Come have fun with us at The Hill is Home! Here are THREE places you can see […]

Family (Biking) Matters: Ding-Ding Merrily on Bikes

Family (Biking) Matters is a monthly column that addresses questions and issues you may have as a person or family biking in the city. Don’t forget–– families come in all different shapes and sizes! If you have a question, write to hillfamilybiking@gmail.com.–– María Helena Carey __________________________________________________________________________ Dear Family (Biking) Matters, My family has fully embraced the […]

The To Do List: Week of December 6, 2024

It’s December– can you believe it? Let’s find fun things to do around the Hill and all over town. Don’t forget, though– as you make your way through the city, look out for those who need help staying warm. The DC Department of Human Services has a portal HERE with all you need for a […]

#GivingTuesday: Local Non-Profits to Support Today (and year-round)

In case you didn’t know it, one of the things that makes Capitol Hill such a great neighborhood is its generosity. So this #GivingTuesday and for your year-end giving, consider donating locally and supporting our wonderful community as it supports us. We are supporting Capitol Hill Village on Instagram this year and we’d love if […]