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Lots to be excited about in this. And we still have the “surprise” announcement for September 21/22. Having Lewis Black coming back to his hometown will be priceless, too.

Stay tuned here and to the Fillmore Silver Spring site for more info.

It appears the repreive for the Silver Spring edition of Borders Books & Music was but temporary. According to the Washington Post:

There will be no storybook ending for Borders. The 40-year old book seller could start liquidating its 399 remaining stores as early as Friday.

The chain, which helped pioneer the big-box bookseller concept, is seeking court approval to liquidate its stores after it failed to receive any bids that would keep it in business. The move adds Borders to the list of retailers that failed to adapt to changing consumers’ shopping habits and survive the recession, including Circuit City Stores Inc., Mervyn’s and Linens ‘N Things.

There’s no indication as to when our store will close, but you can expect signs like these (currently found in the closing Pier 1 on Ellsworth) to start popping up in the not too distant future.

Now comes the inevitable discussion for the replacement retailer. I think before another retailer moves in, we should have a huge rave in the empty space. Perhaps with some zombies. Who’s with me?

For those of you who have been keeping tabs on the status of FSM, you know that the county is looking to charge an ungodly amount for them to have Veterans Plaza next year. Supporters of the Market have set up an online petition to help. Go. Sign. Support.

For additional stories and information on this whole saga, here are some resources:

MontCo may force Fenton Street Market to close (Washington Examiner)

Fenton Street Market in jeopardy as county demands rent for plaza space (Gazette)

Facility Fees for Veterans Plaza Usage in Limbo (Silver Spring Patch)

Save Fenton Street Market (South Silver Spring)