Capital Comment Political winners and losers . . . College presidents and money . . . Forecasting a McCain Cabinet . . . No more waffles for Wilbon?

Game Boys Michael Gerson now has time to play. by Kathryn Streeter.

Where & When New Newseum opens . . . Color Field paintings at American Art . . . History Boys at Studio . . . Chris Rock at DAR . . . Judy Collins at the Birchmere.

Reinventing the Garden James van Sweden’s relaxed gardens revolutionized landscape design. Now the creator of 100 local gardens looks back. Interview by Jill Gleeson.

“People Were Out of Control” Novelist George Pelecanos and Virginia Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl remember the 1968 riots. by Denise Kersten Wills.

Stinging Sandy Berger The high-powered lawyer and former national-security adviser went to the National Archives to check on the Clinton efforts against terrorism. Then the archives staff noticed something wrong. By Philip Shenon.

A Different Way of Seeing A photographer uses high-tech tools to create striking views of the city—including a special foldout panorama. Photographs by Sam Kittner.

Local Eco-Heroes Thirty people who are helping the environment—cleaning up the air and the Chesapeake Bay, saving everything from oysters to rainforests. By Brooke Lea Foster. For 10 dirty rotten scoundrels who are hindering environmental progress, click here.

Confessions of a Single Mom Women often ask the author whether they should become single mothers. Now that her baby is a teenager, she has an answer. By Susan Kellam.

Four Minutes of Fame Crissy Perham’s trip through Olympic waters left her with three medals, some heartache, and life lessons for the kids she trains. By Drew Lindsay.

The Author Next Door See the homes of well-known book writers, from novelist Daniel Silva to erotica bestseller Zane.

Top Doctors We asked physicians to name the doctors they would send a family member to. Here are the results: 1,700 of the area’s best doctors in 36 specialties.

Benefits Good times for good causes. By Maggie Wimsatt.

Dining Out The Source in the Newseum is a dazzling blend of LA and DC. Plus—2941 imports a New York talent, Locanda enlivens the Hill, and a restaurant veteran takes a crack at crab cakes. By Todd Kliman, Cynthia Hacinli, and Ann Limpert.

Best Bites Lebanese luxe in Arlington . . . Dining out during Passover . . . DC’s best crab cake . . . Patrick O’Connell’s Five-P Pasta.

Glass Consciousness The right stemware can elevate a $10 bottle of wine; the wrong one can undermine the pleasure of a $100 bottle. By Dave McIntyre.

Great Finds Accessories that can add polish to any outfit. By McLean Robbins.

Guide to Good Art Galleries The area’s contemporary-art galleries, many with bold spring shows, feature some of the brightest work on today’s art scene. By Kriston Capps.

Townhouse Twist A couple turns a faux Colonial into a modern jewel. By Michael Tardif.

“We Have a New Life” People seeking different things all find what they want in “active adult” retirement communities. By Matthew Summers-Sparks.

Luxury Homes Wizard Andray Blatche, Diane Rehm, and Tracey Neale make deals.

Top Dog, Top Cat Readers pick Washington’s cutest dog and cat. By Emily Leaman.

Washingtonian Crossword High jinx. By Matt Gaffney.

Crime Fighter After his son’s murder, John Walsh devoted his life to catching bad guys. His new museum explores crime and punishment. By Mary Clare Fleury.

Taps in the Distance In our neighborhood, it’s easy to forget how close we live to a military base. But sometimes on a quiet night, there’s a reminder. By Jack Curry.