Reverend Billy and his Church of Stop Shopping are of the opinion that the masses have an opiate other than religion. And if it’s the merchandise that keeps us in line, then there is no time of year when we binge on our fix of choice like the holiday season. Bank accounts and credit card statements across the nation can do the testifying for us on this point. And so it is at the most…

Tired of all those museums, monuments, bars, restaurants and other entertainment options that the District has to offer? Head on out to Fairfax County. There might be something in it for you. From an email we received today: You might be aware of Fairfax County’s efforts to increase tourism. In a way, you could say that they are trying to become the next Orange County, CA or Kissimee/Orlando, FLA. Tomorrow, Visit Fairfax will have a…

FX is showing “Enemy of the State” tonight at 7 p.m. And while that may not be worth a post, the movie does have some great chase scenes through Washington. DC Movies has an interesting rundown of spots where the 1998 movie was filmed. Included is the Dupont Circle underpass (at right), 1621 Connecticut Ave., 1717 Columbia Road and the corner of 20th Street and Connecticut Avenue. While DC Movies doesn’t mention the grungy apartment…