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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 April 17, 2026

IT’S BACK!!!! Our Capitol Hill Yard Sale Extravaganza is back on May 16, from 9 to…? Sign up for this fun event here. THIS AFTERNOON! Go to Eastern Market Metro Plaza and enjoy Jazz in the Park, starting at 5 p.m. This week, Imani-Grace Cooper will be on stage. Tomorrow is Record Store Day! Get to Spin […]

Hill Buzz, April 15, 2026

Happy (?) Tax Day! What’s going on that may be of interest? Rat birth control? You know what? Why not? Better than nothing, honestly. Axios Construction projects stalled all over town– why? Because the Board of Zoning Adjustment does not have quorum. Hoodline has more details. This review of Tiffany Bar and Bistro Sounds absolutely […]

The To Do List, Week of April 9, 2026

TONIGHT: Want to do something EXTREMELY fun? How about a wholesome night of family-friendly Broadway showtunes? The Miracle Theatre will be hosting An Evening With Jacque. Together with the American Contemporary Classical Orchestra, Jacquelynne Fontaine-Isaac will be singing songs from musicals old and new and duetting with Maestro Jeffrey Dokken. The best part? Actually two:1. Use […]

Hill Buzz, April 8, 2026

Oh goodness, is this a Hill Buzz not at the end of the week? Alert the authorities! What is going on? Hey, Loveful Hands is officially unveiled at Eastern Market Metro. What do you think? Do you love it? I think it’s sweet but the thumbs look too big? WUSA Looks like the Hopscotch Bridge […]

The To Do List, Week of April 3, 2026

Happy Opening Day! One of my favorite things to do all year is to walk around Nationals Park and play Friend and Acquaintance Bingo: If there is one place where you’re bound to run into at least one person you know, it’s the baseball stadium. See you around there this season? (Disclaimer: I’m a season […]