Capital Comment Who gets fired, who doesn’t, and why . . . Michaele Salahi before the White House . . . Inside Washington’s Real World . . . The President’s newest lawyer . . . Good Washington reads . . . Going local—and the loneliest job—at the Post.

Where & When Synetic’s Antony and Cleopatra at the Lansburgh . . . Nature photos at Natural History . . . Smithereens at the State Theatre . . . Fantasticks at the Lincoln . . . Auto show at the Convention Center . . . Antiques at AU.

“Smashing!” David Frost loves to talk—and he’s crossed paths with plenty of Washington players. Interview by Courtney Rubin.

Grace and Grit Watching Parkinson’s disease take over Dad’s body and mind is a lesson in fatherhood—his and my own. By Emmet Rosenfeld.

10 Local Heroes For 38 years, The Washingtonian has honored men and women who give their time and talent to make this a better place for all of us. Here are 2009’s Washingtonians of the Year. By Leslie Milk.

“Your Turn, Bob” On the eve of Bob McDonnell’s inauguration, what Tim Kaine might say to Virginia’s governor-elect about the potholes and hazards of being a rising political star. By Drew Lindsay.

The Terrorists Next Door? An FBI agent spends years investigating Middle Eastern men in Northern Virginia who want to sell guns, buy phony missiles, and offer to procure a missile launcher. Are they terrorists—or just criminals talking big? By Harry Jaffe.

A Bargain at $8 Million Eunice and Sargent Shriver’s Potomac home was just one of the big houses that sold last year at a discount, but lots of boldface names spent big money.

Gone Fishing George W. Bush has been lying low, writing his memoirs, and relying on friends and loyalists to try to burnish his legacy. By Susan Baer.

In the Big Leagues Now Once a slow town for professional sports, Washington is now home to lots of people who make megadeals—and megamoney—on the games we love. By Drew Lindsay.

100 Very Best Restaurants The finest dining in the District, Maryland, and Virginia—plus restaurateurs of the year, what’s in and what’s out, and the critics’ picks of best dishes and desserts. By Todd Kliman, Ann Limpert, Cynthia Hacinli, Rina Rapuano, and Kate Nerenberg.

Best of Fairfax A vibrant dining scene, interesting shops, and a historic downtown make the City of Fairfax and surrounding area worth a visit.

Life After 60 You’re only as old as you feel. Here’s what to see your doctor about. By Mary Clare Fleury.

Staying in the Game The most common sports injuries—what causes them and how to prevent and treat them. Plus 75 experts—physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, and more—who can help you stay healthy. By Marilyn Dickey.

Great Finds More Washingtonians are finding their way to colorful, modern eyeglasses. By Jill Hudson Neal.

Reader Deals The Virginia town of Staunton has some big draws—including good food and terrific theater. Thanks to these exclusive offers, it’s also a deal. By Andrea C. Poe.

Riding the Wave Ten smart things you can do now with your money. By Kimberly Palmer.

Benefits Good times for good causes in January. By Eleni Savopoulos.

“My Dog Ate Super Glue” Emergency vet centers handle all sorts of pet problems, often in the middle of the night. By Gwendolyn Purdom.

Labor of Love What do you do after finishing a novel that took 23 years to write? By Gretchen Cook.

Building Bridges When you put a city kid in the country, he gets acquainted with things like mice and snakes—and his dad. By Randy Rieland.