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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

Hill Buzz, February 11, 2026

It seems we’re finally starting to thaw. Are you still having trouble with your trash, recycling or food waste collection? Then make sure you keep your containers lined up AND that you submit a request through the 311 portal. Spread the word! Big heads-up: There were several cases of measles in the District during the […]

The To Do List, Week of February 6, 2026

Hello! It’s going to be a very chilly weekend, so if you go out, be careful and stay warm! Here are many suggestions for a fun weekend and beyond! The Winter Olympic Games are happening right now, through February 22. Check out the NBC landing page for live broadcasts and more information here. Get down, […]

Five (or so) Questions with Rhonda Foxx of CIVIC.

CIVIC., a beautiful new coffeeshop and bar, has opened this week on Barracks Row at 501 8th Street SE. I sat down recently to get to know owner Rhonda Foxx a little bit better, because not only is CIVIC. a special place, but I think you’re going to find Rhonda’s full circle story very romantic! […]

Hill Buzz, February 4, 2026

Punxsutawney Phil AND Potomac Phil have both seen their respective shadows and, as if on cue, more snow is forecast for our area. Make sure the things that melted today have a little deicer on them!! Reports from FOX-5 and the Capital Weather Gang on Twitter. Didn’t score free salt? Ran out? Mix one cup […]

The To Do List, Week of January 30, 2026

Snowcrete has been ––and continues to be–– hard. Please note that some events have been postponed from this weekend to later in February. The temperatures will remain below freezing through at least Monday, so please be careful, check your pipes and stay warm. Oh and don’t forget: trash pickup resumes tomorrow, so if you are […]