7 Capital Comment The Obama-Medvedev tweets? . . . How top draft picks panned out . . . The rise and fall of JournoList . . . Good Washington reads . . . How Don Graham tried to keep Newsweek.

18 Where & When Twelfth Night—for free!—at the Shakespeare . . . Country, rock, and soul greats at Wolf Trap . . . Lilith Fair at Merriweather Post . . . Tango at Dance Place . . . Tennis in Rock Creek Park.

23 The Outsider A Jesuit talks about how the Catholic Church is like Xerox and why women are more important than priests. Interview by Mary Clare Fleury.

28 Pursuing the Dream As a boy, Kenneth Kellogg loved playing basketball—but then he learned to love opera more. By Larry Van Dyne.

32 Plugging the Leaks President Obama hates leaks. He can’t stop them himself, but thanks to a tenacious prosecutor, the Justice Department is on its way to setting a record for leak prosecutions. By Shane Harris.

38 Like a Kid in a Candy Shop Candy Kitchen has been making fudge and saltwater taffy—and bringing smiles to kids—in Ocean City for seven decades. By Cindy Rich.

44 Factories to Call Our Own How to understand Washington’s ideas industry. By P.W. Singer.

50 Winning Together Ranging in age, strength, and skill, members of this bicycle-racing team are united in their love of the road. Photographs by Jay Westcott; interviews by Jason Koebler.

56 Great Day Trips Sandy beaches, pretty picnic spots, scenic hikes, pick-your-own orchards, and other cool escapes that are all close by. Edited by Sherri Dalphonse.

86 Cooling Trends New fall accessories to perk up a lackluster summer wardrobe. By Jill Hudson Neal.

91 Best of Del Ray A historic community with a small-town look and artsy vibe, Del Ray has one-of-a-kind shops, charming homes, and great restaurants.

99 Reasons to Smile Whether you want to brighten your teeth or smooth away wrinkles, these money-saving offers help you look your best. By McLean Robbins.

101 Learning to Lead Local colleges and universities teach managers the art of being in charge. By Kimberly Palmer.

103 Summer Pleasures Washington has nonstop flights to more than 80 cities and 30 countries. Here are two cool destinations: Copenhagen and Chicago. By Kate Nerenberg.

113 Dining Out Michael Landrum boldly takes his terrific steaks across the Anacostia River. Plus—a DC wine bar makes one of the area’s best sandwiches, and a dim sum favorite in Wheaton. By Todd Kliman, Ann Limpert, Rina Rapuano, and Kate Nerenberg.

122 Best Bites A comfort classic from Ted’s Bulletin . . . Tasting root beers . . . DIY Korean barbecue . . . DC’s food-truck imbroglio . . . Bargain blue crabs . . . New cookbooks from local chefs . . . Slush fun.

128 Where to Find Terrific

Home Furnishings If you’re going to spend real money, why settle for ordinary? Here are 40 places to get distinctive furnishings, from handmade cabinets to made-to-order rugs. Plus—where to find pieces both stylish and eco-friendly, online design help, and do-it-yourself updates. By Jennifer Sergent, Gretchen Cook, and Katie Knorovsky.

153 Let’s Make a Deal Developers are eager to sell high-end condominiums. Here’s how to get a good buy. By Mary Clare Fleury.

159 Luxury Homes An $8.2-million deal in DC’s Massachusetts Avenue Heights. Plus—power couple Norah O’Donnell and Geoff Tracy spend $3.2 million.

171 Pet-Proof and Pretty From custom puppy gates to faux-suede couches, here’s how to make both pets and people happy. By Katie Knorovsky.

183 Shooting What’s Right Liz Norton helps people doing good by turning her camera on them. By Carrington C. Tarr.

184 Read All About It What’s it like selling a newspaper about the homeless? By Jeffery McNeil.