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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

Repeal Day Tour on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

For thirteen long years, from 1919 to 1933, the United States prohibited all alcohol sales, manufacture, transport and import of alcohol. It was a long and strange time known as Prohibition, and it ended on December 17, 1933. Join us for our second Repeal Day Tour with our friends at Union Pub and Barrel on […]

Family (Biking) Matters: From Birth to 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 Family (Biking) Matters: I’m seeing more and more tiny 3-4 year […]

The To Do List: Week of November 15, 2024

Still hanging in there? As long as we have art and beauty, we will always have something to live for. And if you’re decorating, share your location and theme with the Light Up The Hill map! Fill out this form and you will be able to see the first draft of the map around November […]

The To Do List: Week of November 7, 2024

Yeah, Tuesday was not great for many of us. But here are two things to think about: We survived four years of this already We can do fun things Tonight! The Metropolitan Police Department’s First District will be screening Sing 2, at Lincoln Park. Gather the kiddos and come enjoy a night with friends and […]

Thanksgiving on the Hill

No matter how terrible life is out there, Thanksgiving is the one holiday where we can don sweatpants and eat– the ultimate in cozy self-care. Whether you celebrate it with your actual family or with your chosen family, we want you to take care of yourself, eat a lot, and enjoy yourself. Here is a […]

Maria Helena Carey

Events:

Repeal Day Tour on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Biking:

Family (Biking) Matters: From Birth to Bikes

To Do:

The To Do List: Week of November 15, 2024

To Do:

The To Do List: Week of November 7, 2024

Dining:

Thanksgiving on the Hill