A big shakeup on Allyson Schwartz’s campaign, Senate fundraising numbers for the third quarter, and a Sestak joins the PA-Guv race (not that Sestak). Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Don’t forget to check back later today for the Ups & Downs.

Schwartz Campaign Removes Top Fundraiser: Aubrey Montgomery will no longer serve as Allyson Schwartz’s Finance Director, a spokesman confirmed Thursday.

Q3: $763K for Toomey, $330K for Sestak, $101K for Casey: Sen. Pat Toomey kept up his brisk fundraising pace this summer and has more than $3.6 million on hand. We have the Senate fundraising numbers.

Politically Uncorrected: America Has a Problem: In this column, Madonna and Young ponder the causes of the federal government’s dysfunctionality.

Rich Sestak Joins McCord Campaign: A Sestak is jumping into the race for Pa. Governor. But it isn’t Joe, the former Admiral and former Congressman.

IFPTE Endorses Kevin Strouse: Strouse picks up a new labor endorsement in the Democratic primary for Fitzpatrick’s PA-8 seat.

Statewide
AP: Proposal to post ‘In God We Trust’ in all PA schools
AP: Some state lawmakers threatened over property tax proposals
State House Sound Bites: For a plan to legalize gambling in bars, a dip in luck
WITF: Infographic: Pennsylvania politics – stats shaping state’s future
StateImpactPA: EIA: Better drilling, bigger wells driving Marcellus growth despite fewer rigs
StateImpactPA: PUC Chairman advocates increased safety controls at compressor stations

Philadelphia
Phillynow.com: World Court of Women attempts to rewrite history in Kensington
PhillyClout: Goodbye “ex-offenders,” hello “returning citizens”
Inquirer: Citing cost, state police cut protection for wife of Lt. Gov.
Philadelphia Weekly: How the American gun control debate plays out in one state

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: State lawmakers vow to block Route 422 tolls
Daily Times: SEPTA GM: Delay in transportation bill ‘positive’
Bucks Local News: Neshaminy School Board asks Human Relations Commission to dismiss ‘Redskins’ complaint
Courier Times: Sen. McIlhinney joins fray for airport study
Intelligencer: Asher takes active role in Montco GOP
Intelligencer: PennDOT to host open house for Headquarters Road Bridge in Tinicum
Intelligencer: Four Montco judges want to keep their seats

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: City will lease part of former St. Clair Village to Public Works for storage
Tribune Review: GOP commits to reaching out to millennial voting bloc
Post-Gazette: ACLU has eye on Robinson political sign ordinance
Post-Gazette: Campaign 2013/South: Allegheny County council candidates agree on drilling benefits
Post-Gazette: Campaign 2013/ Washington County: GOP discounts registration edge in local races
Post-Gazette: Campaign 2013/North: Two candidates vying for Allegheny County council seat

Southwest
Beaver County Times: County seeking proposals to drill on its land
Altoona Mirror: Judge upholds banning straw buys
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Cambria County may end year $8M in hole

NEPA
Times-Tribune: Former Scranton mayoral hopeful arrested for driving under the influence
Times-Tribune: Hazleton attorney will ask Supreme Court to hear immigration law appeal
The Times Leader: Three apply for vacant W-B Area board seat
Standard Speaker: Hazleton General provided $18.2M in pro bono services
Standard Speaker: Candidate for governor makes visit to Hazleton One Community Center
Pocono Record: East Stroudsburg University union expects up to 30 tenured job cuts

South Central
Harrisburg Patriot News: Jay Paterno eyeing 5th district congressional run, Democrats say
Harrisburg Patriot News: Harrisburg mayoral campaign totals past $453,000 with Miller’s filing

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Smart-growth summit ponders Valley’s future
Morning Call: St. Luke’s to consider spousal benefits for gay employees
Morning Call: Online retailer to expand into Bethlehem Township
Reading Eagle: Conrad Weiser teachers, school board remain at odds in contract dispute
Reading Eagle: King Frost Parade takes over Hamburg for 50th straight year

North by Northwest
Sun-Gazette: Century of service
Sun-Gazette: Ross Club closes its doors; decision likely to be permanent
Sun-Gazette: Rental ordinance on council agenda
Daily Times: Penn State buys Benner Township farmland for $750,000
Daily Times: ‘We’re pretty excited’: Stocker Subaru makes grand opening

Opinions
Delco Times: Endorsement – Chanenson belongs in judge’s robes -Brittany
Pottstown Mercury: New Pa. law allows doctors to tell a family ‘I’m sorry’
Daily Times: Vote White, Worrell for county council
Intelligencer: No drilling in Nockamixon

Blogs
Commonwealth Foundation: Cyber School Centers Embrace Community Values
Above Average Jane: Delco Updates
Keystone Politics: Philly Housing Is Getting Less Affordable
Keystone Politics: Horrible New Bill Will Somehow Make PA Charter School Policy Even Worse
Keystone Politics: Seth Grove Wants State to Ban Cities From Passing Paid Sick Days Laws
Keystone Politics: Kathleen Kane’s Withering Response to Daryl Metcalfe
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Paul Weiss: Bethlehem Township is Not For Sale
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Shhh! Ott Votes For 3.4% Tax Hike
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Brown’s Brownfield Looks Dirty
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: All Ten NorCo Council Candidates have Committed to Debate