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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

REMINDER: ANC 6C Meeting Tonight!

We told you about the ANC 6C meetings regarding the fate of the former White Tiger space last week: how the new tenants, Romeo and Juliet, want to keep the restaurant open and serving alcohol the maximum amount of time, and expand seating very close to residential areas. The zoning and liquor licenses boards met […]

9/11, As Remembered By Our Writers

A day that changed life as we know it is not easily forgettable. Here at The Hill is Home, we wanted to mark the 12th anniversary of 9/11 with memories from our writers. We would also love it if you shared your own in the comments. Sharee Lawler: My husband and I celebrated our one-year […]

Upcoming Meetings Regarding Former White Tiger Location

Even if you don’t live in ANC 602*, you may have mourned the closing of the White Tiger and wondered what would take its place. Over a year ago, there was a meeting of then-ANC 6C08 that discussed Pete’s Apizza taking over the space. After negotiating sidewalk space and where to put the trash, they […]

A Literary Feast: Registration is Open

One of the most creative ways of meeting your neighbors while caring for your community at large is coming up on Saturday, October 19: A Literary Feast. You can now register for one of the thirty-three amazing book/dinner combinations of your choice or you can ask to be surprised (in case you’re a gambling meat-eating […]

Summer Inventory Sale at Art Enables TOMORROW, 1-4 pm

Sometimes an endeavor is so worthwhile, it’s okay to pretend the neighborhood extends upward more than the passionately-defended boundaries allow, right? Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Avenue NE, a non-profit that supports artist with disabilities in their self-expression, as well as in making a living through their art, is such an exception. For the sticklers, […]