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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

A Crafty-Brewy Dream: Bluejacket Pushing for late-August Opening

If all goes according to plan, Bluejacket, the much anticipated brewery and tavern coming to the Boilermaker Shops at Yard Park, will be open in late-August, but that’s still not 100 percent. Earlier today, the restaurant’s Twitter account (@BluejacketDC) posted that it will be open in late-summer. On Tuesday, THIH emailed Bluejacket, and a spokesperson […]

All We Have Left (for now): THIH's Frager's Memories

Falling asleep next to my kids, remembering Easter egg hunts, Christmas trees, browsing for toys and seeds. So many good @Fragers memories. — María Helena Carey (@TheMadameMeow) June 6, 2013 Last Wednesday afternoon was rough. After getting a call from Tim Ebner with the news of the fire, I jumped on Twitter. You know it’s […]

Show Off Your DC Flag Photos and WIN!

Love for DC: the subject of many a blog and many a post is the reason so many of us hang out in this murky little swampland, at the mercy of the mosquitoes, the humidity, and even the tornadoes. This week, show the world that you love DC, from itscorruption local government to its vivid red […]

Fire at Frager's Hardware: Neighborhood Photos Taken at the Scene

Almost immediately as smoke was seen over Capitol Hill and flames broke out at Frager’s Hardware, neighbors began posting their photos and reactions to the four-alarm fire.The following social media posts are some of the reactions from neighbors and community members. “I am so sad,” says my 4 year old. Amen. @Fragers we love you! […]

Four-Alarm Fire at Frager's

A four-alarm fire has engulfed Capitol Hill hardware store and landmark Frager’s — located at the corner of 11th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue SE. From official Twitter accounts such as Charles Allen (@CharlesAllenDC) and eyewitness reports, we know that the fire most likely started at the receiving shed behind the paint store. As of post […]