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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

Liquor License Hearing for Romeo & Juliet Today, 1:30 pm

Near-northeast/Massachusetts Avenue neighbors: are you concerned about the petition for extended liquor-serving hours for the new tenant in the former White Tiger space? Perhaps you are excited that the Michael Romeo Group, who own Lotus and FUR nightclubs among other properties, is taking over the space and asking to serve liquor until 3 or 4 […]

Saturday: Meeting with Rep. Norton on Proposed Virginia Ave Tunnel Expansion

From the Navy Yard Neighborhood Association: Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has agreed to Navy Yard and Capitol Hill area residents’ requests to meet near the proposed Virginia Ave Tunnel (VAT) expansion construction site, this Saturday, November 23rd from 2 – 4 PM at the Arthur Capper Senior Apartments, at 900 5th Street SE. It’s expected […]

In Case You Missed It: Atlas Underground in Photos

On Friday, November 1st, the Atlas Performing Arts Center threw a wonderful gala, called Atlas Underground. It was an amazing aural and culinary smorgasbord, with excellent bands ranging from the frenetic energy of Balkan Gypsy band Balti Mare to the impossible-to-listen-to-whilst-standing-still West African sounds of Cheick Hamala Diabaté and his band. As if that were […]

Another Whole Foods Announcement: LET'S REACT!

So back in late October (late October?!) when Whole Foods finally confirmed they would be anchoring the new building at 800 New Jersey SE, most people were extremely happy. Well, no — most rejoiced. And then there were some who groused about the meaning of Whole Foods coming to our neighborhood. And so, as it happens when […]

Confirmed: Whole Foods Coming to Navy Yard

David Garber, Navy Yard’s ANC commissioner, announced last night via Facebook that developer WC Smith has confirmed Whole Foods will be a tenant at 800 New Jersey Avenue SE. We broke the news there first via our page: if you don’t follow us on Facebook, click here to do so.