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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

The To Do List: Week of March 29, 2024

Baseball and blossoms–– that’s what Washington does! Don’t forget–– double cherries are just a couple of weeks away!!! Announcement: The Hill is Home is celebrating 15 years and you’re invited to our Quinceañera! We’re teaming up with Eastern Market Main Street for a fun “Sweet 15” style party. DJ Tony T will be spinning records and we […]

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It may be crummy and clammy out there, but the beauty of spring is in full swing. What’s abuzz this week? First off, beloved restaurateur and owner of La Plaza, Henry Mendoza, 52, died March 17 (The Hill is Home). His family has set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. You can donate […]

The To Do List: Week of March 22, 2024

It’s just past peak bloom but you can still catch the beauty at our local parks, thanks to the cooler weather. And don’t forget–– double cherries are just a couple of weeks away!!! What shall we do while we wait for them? First off, an announcement: The Hill is Home is celebrating 15 years and […]

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Y’all, could we have planned a more perfect Cherry Blossom season? The fluffy monarchs of spring opened a little early, sure. Peak bloom came (as predicted by yours truly) this past weekend–– Sunday, March 17 to be precise. But then the low temperatures settled in and what we’ve had is just an enduring canopy of […]

Henry Mendoza has died

This post has been updated. We woke up to messages from the community letting us know that Henry Mendoza, 52, owner of the popular and beloved Salvadoran and Tex-Mex restaurant La Plaza, has died. Henry, who was visiting his native San Miguel in eastern El Salvador, passed away yesterday, March 17, in the early afternoon. […]

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