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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

Before We Forget! Pacifico Cantina!

Here at The Hill is Home we try to spread the love, the info, and all the goodies throughout the week, but sometimes there are things that (almost literally) come in at the last minute. So here you go, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants people, livin’ la vida loca on the weekend with no concrete plans: this post is […]

Weekend East City Event Round Up: Temporium Super Saturday Edition

All Weekend DMV International Film Festival The DMV International Festival at the Brentwood Arts Exchange will show a series of Arthouse films by international and local producers. Tickets are $10. Of note are the following films: Friday, June 15th 5pm – 7:30pm Featured Film: Film Screening of ‘Tin Man” (Dublin, Ireland) Saturday, June 16th 11am […]

ANC 6C Meeting Tonight

While it is true that your tireless and unpaid advisory neighborhood commissioners meet on a monthly basis, it seems some meetings are more important than others. Which is why when I received a hand-delivered letter from Karen Wirt, ANC 6C08 on Sunday to invite my household to go to the monthly ANC 6C meeting happening […]

The Light of Discord: the 10th and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Traffic Signal

Anne Trenolone, an alert reader and involved community member, sent along some communications she’s been having with DDOT regarding the plans to install a traffic light at 10th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, and many of us at The Hill is Home started to think about the ramifications of getting a light installed there. According […]

Fun for your Humpday: Celebrating!

Yet another Wednesday upon is, with its infamous “wedgie” placement… but hey! Cheer up you guys! Here is a short list of things to get excited about: 1. THE WEEKEND, DUH! 2. The fact that today’s Google Doodle is about the Drive-In theater! Go click on it and then remember: you can have your pick […]