In some recent commercials for Visa credit cards, consumers are seen approaching cashiers at fast food restaurants, quickly swiping their credit cards and moving on. But when one consumer pulls out cash, the music abruptly stops and the swift purchasing momentum is broken. The message is obvious — credit cards are fast replacing cash as the means for transactions both big and small. And nowhere is that more the case than in Silver Spring. Via…

And what’s going on this Thursday morning, Washington? Three Prince George’s County strip clubs are suing to block new rules that are supposed to go into effect today. WJLA reports that they are seeking ‘unspecified damages and recovery of legal fees’ in an effort to avoid new regulations such as performances needing to take place at least six feet away from customers. Ah, just another day in the life of the PG strip club…

Got your attention, did we? A DCist operative tells us that Metro employees greeted her with flyers this morning as she emerged from the Silver Spring Metro station — flyers that promised cold, hard cash in exchange for opinions on Metrobus. Simply by calling 1-800-383-2343 1-800-383-2324 (extension 106) interested riders can see if they qualify to take a 30 minute survey on how to improve bus transit. Survey takers are given $60 for their trouble….

Bring out your purple plastic beads and get ready for some king cake! Well, we wish. For obvious reasons, the District and surrounding areas are decidedly calmer than, say, Bourbon Street. But we’ve still got some action going on. If you’d like to experience some good ol’ Mardi Gras flavor, the Post’s City Guide lists what’s going on today, from galas to Zydeco. Of course, there is always Lulu’s in Foggy Bottom — they…