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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

PHOTOS: H Street Festival

H Street has had a rough time lately. From elevated crime concerns to vacancies to bad press at a national level, to extreme competition from other, newer restaurant and nightlife hotspots such as the Wharf and Union Market District. But the one thing remains a constant on H Street and at the festival itself: There […]

The To Do List: Week of September 13, 2024

Do you appreciate the effort that goes into this list? Support us by sending a tip via Venmo! Thank you. There is much superstition associated with this date, but I want you to visualize only one thing: FUN. Pet a black cat, spill some salt as you lick it off a margarita glass and let’s […]

The To Do List: Week of September 5, 2024

Hello, beautiful people! It’s hard to be mad when the weather is this gorgeous, right? Too bad it’ll be a little crappy this weekend, but still– we’ve been gifted greatness. Let’s rejoice and find something to do! (Updated 9/6) First up, The Stage at Union Station is back! Catch soulful jazz and talented musicians taking […]

Hill Family Biking: Bike to School?

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 ____________________________________________________________________________ This month’s question My family is thinking about the dreaded […]

The To Do List, Week of August 16, 2024

Ah, it’s the last, loveliest days of summer… j/k who are we kidding? We may be enjoying some ideal temperatures lately, but you know it’ll be back to warm wool sweater/inside of a mouth grossness within a week and lasting well into October. But what shall we do with this halcyon weather in the meantime? […]