PoliticsPA’s story about Joe Sestak’s quirky relationship with Democratic state committee made a few waves yesterday, particularly the rumors about Sestak’s eye toward a run for governor in 2014.

The former first couple of PA, Ed Rendell and wife Midge, are getting separated after 40 years of marriage. Vice President Biden is talking infrastructure in Philadelphia today with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The Washington Post takes a look at the redistricting picture in PA, and figures that either Rep. Altmire or Rep. Critz is in trouble. Anthony Williams opts out of a challenge to Nutter, while the mayor likely locked down his re-election with an endorsement from the black clergy. And State Senator Orie’s appeal was rejected.

Good morning politicos, and welcome to the buzz.

PoliticsPA Reports

The Odd Couple: Joe Sestak and the Pa. Democratic Committee
Joe Sestak ran against the Democratic Party establishment in his 2010 primary. Now, as rumors circulate about a possible 2014 campaign for governor, things are looking far more cozy.

VP Biden is Coming To 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Today with Transportation Sec. LaHood
The White House has just announced that Vice President Joe Biden will be traveling to Philadelphia tomorrow with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The White House couldn’t confirm whether the VP will be arriving via Amtrak, but PoliticsPA thinks it would be apropos.

Washington Post looks at Pa. Redistricting Scenarios
The most likely outcome of the GOP’s redistricting efforts in Pennsylvania appears to be combining the districts of Reps. Jason Altmire and Mark Critz, according to a Washington Post analysis published today.

Former DEP Head Hanger to Join Eckert Seamens
John R. Hanger recently announced that he will be joining the Harrisburg office Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC as Special Counsel.

Headlines
Commonwealth Confidential: Ex-Gov. Rendell and wife to split after 40 years
Pennsylvania Ave.: U.S. House GOP ‘privately dismissive’ of Toomey’s debt bill
State House Sound Bites: House panel vote to void HCR within Pa. borders
Legal Intelligencer: As judicial races take shape, few woman candidates on the ballot
Early Returns: Pa. Superior Court rejects Orie appeal
Early Returns: Rep. Doyle: Hero of the Indie Rock Music Scene?
Patriot-News: Judge rules Pennsylvania is violating Disabilities Act in dealing with some clients who are mentally disabled
Newsworks: Lawmaker vows to prevent another Gosnell scenario
Capitol Ideas: House Committee Hears Arguments on Gaming Board Switch
Newsworks: Sugarhouse Casino in Philadelphia asks Gaming Board to add 14 table games
PhillyClout: State Sen. Anthony Williams is not going to challenge Mayor Nutter
PhillyClout: T. Milton Street (John Street’s brother) to challenge Mayor Nutter
Newsworks: Black clergy endorse Nutter for re-election
Fox Philadelphia: Councilman Rizzo wants to return his DROP money
PhillyClout: Committee of 70 and League of Women Voters to sponsor Philadelphia City Council Debates
Early Returns: Rabinowitz, others, on Dem slate
Inquirer: DRPA selects citizens panel
Times Leader: Ciavarella jury selected, briefed, and dismissed, to resume 8:30am
Times Leader: More file for county council in primary
Citizens’ Voice: Ciavarella confident at start of bribary trial
Citizens’ Voice: Trial Update: Ciavarella quiet while leaving courthouse
Patriot-News: Harrisburg mayor seeks 4th spokesperson
Patriot-News: Planned Federal Courthouse to be built in Harrisburg
Sun-Gazette: Former Gov. calls for partnerships on shale
Morning Call: GOP House aims to transfer Gaming Board investigations
Times Leader: Leighton to make announcement about W-B mayoral race
Inquirer: Nutter touts projects bringing jobs to Philadelphia

Opinions
John Baer, Daily News: Is Gov. Corbett sharpening his budget cutting knife?
Times-Tribune Editorial: Legislating for future – of whom?
Citizens’ Voice Editorial: Wait before making ex-lawmaker a regulator
Julia Haggerty, Post-Gazette: The Marcellus Shale should benefit everyone
Charlie Gerow, Tribune-Review: It was Reagan’s century
Inquirer Editorial: Housing Repairs
Times Leader Commentary: Facts, not rhetoric, should make the case for privatization
Observer-Reporter Editorial: Can Pennsylvania change? It’s possible
Tony Rhodin, Express-Times: I don’t understand why the Tea Party wants to kill health care reform
Brad Bumsted, Tribune-Review: Follow that money
Post-Gazette Editorial: No more assuming: A House probe finds diesel fuel in fracking fluids

Correction: An earlier version of this story said that the Rendells were getting divorced. In fact they are getting separated, amicably.