Wednesday Morning Rundown

Lake Anne students perform in "Annie"/Credit: Grace Yakubisin

No Comment On Silver Line — Sources say the issues with Metro’s Silver Line may be repaired in two weeks and handed over to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority soon after. Metro, however, has no comment on that timeline. [WTOP]

Today: Virginia Education Secretary Here –Virginia Secretary of Education Ann Holton will meet with the Fairfax County School Board and Superintendent Karen K. Garza from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday to discuss topics in education.  FCPS is in the middle of hashing out the FY 2015 budget.

July 4 or 12th Of Never? — Silver Line may be ready by July 4. Restonian says these things will happen first, including a ferret run at Baron Cameron Park, Hell Freezing Over and a mini-Wegmans at Tall Oaks. [Restonian]

Peep Tarts! — Ted’s Bulletin has its own spongy, sweet take on the Easter treat. [Eater DC]

Former Virginia Transportation Secretary Gets Health Care Post — The selection of former McDonnell administration transportation chief Sean Connaughton as president of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association surprised and upset some people on both sides of the Medicaid debate. [Washington Post]

Photo of Lake Anne Elementary Students performing in “Annie” courtesy of Grace Yakubisin.

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