Editor’s Notes Honoring new faces in the Washington Business Hall of Fame.

Metro Shows the Way A winning high-school essay on local business. By Justin Wolin.

Capital Comment Obama’s Chicago crew . . . The month’s hot guest list . . . How to talk like a Washingtonian . . . Williams & Connolly’s insider connections.

Feedback Readers weigh in—credit, criticism, and corrections.

Where & When Patti LaBelle at Constitution Hall . . . Scurlock photos at American History . . . Flamenco at Lisner . . . Ford’s Theatre reopens.

Why Is Tom Davis Smiling? He helped Northern Virginia boom and helped keep DC from going broke. Now he’s out of politics. Interview by Larry Van Dyne.

Looking for Love For three decades, Washingtonians looking for Ms. or Mr. Right turned to the “In Search Of” ads. Here are some of their stories. By Leslie Milk.

“Everyone Calls Me Joe” Joe Biden’s life has been full of surprising highs and extraordinary lows. By Nancy Doyle Palmer.

Where’s the Party? College kids still drink and stay out late, but now they face tougher rules and nasty online rumors. It’s enough to make you glad you’ve graduated. By Sonia Harmon, Hillary Jackson, and Lauren Sloat.

Mr. Lincoln’s Washington This was a different place when Abraham Lincoln lived here, but his spirit lives on. By Ernest B. Furgurson.

Top Divorce Lawyers A down economy makes couples unhappy. Here are 88 lawyers who can help settle things. By Kim Eisler and Leslie Milk.

What Happens When You Call 911 After years of bad blood between District firefighters and emergency medical personnel, DC’s system is still broken. The suburbs do it much better. By John Pekkanen.

100 Very Best Restaurants The finest dining in DC, Maryland, and Virginia—ranked in order. Plus—who’s incoming and outgoing, the top 25 dishes, 30 great values, what’s in and what’s out, and more.

Jean Therapy Ten great places to buy denim. By McLean Robbins.

Benefits Good times for good causes. By Lynne Shallcross.

Little Picassos At art camps, kids tap their creativity. By Matt Carr.

Look Good, Save Money Want a new look? Eight places offer reader deals, from free haircuts to discounts on massages, manicures, and more. By McLean Robbins.

Guide to Cosmetic Surgery The author decided to “have a little something done.” Here’s her story along with a look at the latest anti-aging treatments, including wrinkle fillers, lasers, and Botox. Plus—liposuction, breast implants, and more. By Salley Shannon.

Luxury Homes Nine baths, only $2.6 million. Plus, landscape architect James van Sweden sells in Georgetown, TV reporter Doug McKelway gets what looks like a bargain.

Well-Priced Getaways Thinking about a second home? There are some deals at resort areas near Washington. By Kimberly Palmer.

Who Gets the Dog? Pet-custody cases are on the rise, but the law hasn’t caught up with the emotions involved. By Lynne Shallcross.

Washingtonian Crossword Go the distance. By Matt Gaffney.

Art Amid the Ruins She’s been shot at and beaten. Through it all, this photojournalist captured amazing images of war—and peace. By Denise Kersten Wills.

“That’s Your Sister?” We’re very different—but we stick together. By Rebecca Grant.