Good morning politicos, and welcome to the buzz.

In good news for incumbents everywhere, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped again in April, from 7.8 to 7.5 percent. That’s a total 1.3 percent drop since April 2010, apparently the largest decrease since 1987.

Results continue to trickle in after Tuesday’s primary. In the Democratic contest for the Commonwealth Court nomination, endorsed candidate Kathryn Boockvar squeaked out of recount range yesterday. According to the PA Department of State, with 99.76% of precincts in, Boockvar leads by 0.505435% (a recount occurs automatically at or below 0.5%). It appears just five precincts remain Huntingdon County precincts remain (which Boockvar lost), and seventeen in Philly (which she won).

The primary for Philly District 2 is (not unpredictably) turning a bit nasty. Barbara Capozzi, who trails by 72 votes, sent an email to supporters passive-aggressively critiquing the un-cleanliness of State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson’s block, and Johnson’s spokesman responded in kind.

Finally, don’t forget to check PoliticsPA later for this week’s Ups and Downs.

Headlines
Patriot News: Funeral held for Retired Maj. General and Dem activist Gerald Sajer
Patriot-News: Legislators Consider What it’s worth to notify the public of government action.
WHYY Newsworks: Fracking opponents rally in Center City
WHYY Newsworks: Philly Council aims to reduce cost of DROP
Inquirer: Philly Commission may gain two Ph.Ds (Singer for sure, possibly Schmidt)
Inquirer: Philly turnout was 17.6 percent
PhillyClout: GOP faction calls for new chairman
PhillyClout: Too close D2 race turns nasty
Daily News: Ferman will personally prosecute child-killer
Inquirer: Two Philly primaries still too close to call
State House Sound Bites: PA House GOP budget eliminates $2.3 million gun check program
State House Sound Bites: PA Unemployment drops again
Associated Press: PA gas pipeline takes step toward utility status
Associated Press: PA newspapers oppose relaxing legal ad rules
Associated Press: Survey: Pennsylvania Schools Expect to Cut Staff, Raise Taxes.
Patriot-News: Senator Jeffrey Piccola Seeks Support for Harrisburg’s Act 47 Plan.
Carlisle Sentinel: County GOP chooses new leadership team.
Patriot-News: Pennsylvania and the midstate are getting older, Census Bureau reports.
Observer Reporter: Ketchem to face Wise in general election
Go Erie: One State Judicial Primary Still Undecided
Tribune Review: Charges against Fayette City mayor ‘smoke and mirrors
Tribune Review: Fayette commissioner’s lawsuit against colleagues upheld
Observer Reporter: Greene County Primary Results
Beaver County Times: Blackhawk teachers accept wage freeze
Beaver County Times: Quiet races, weather keep turnout low
Beaver County Times: One Aliquippa slate surprises incumbents
Beaver County Times: Defeated candidate questions poll workers
Times Leader:  Women to change order of Luzerne County Court
Times Leader:  Voting for the dead often political ploy
Times Leader:  County council race to see dueling Urbans
Times Leader:  Many votes for county council go unused
Times Tribune:  O’Brien, Wansacz won, but Randol gets raves
Times Tribune:  Incumbents drubbed in Mid Valley, Valley View
Times Tribune:  DiBileo wins Dem controller nomination; Rowland takes coroner nomination -Jamie
Morning Call: Osborne claims GOP primary win in last undecided Lehigh slot
Express Times: Forks Township election winners focus on recreation
Express Times: Easton Area School Board incumbents lose; three new board members elected
Times News: Tamaqua residents debate school cuts
Centre-Daily Times: Pipe’s lead solidifies in Dem race
Post-Gazette: Schools foresee larger classes, program cuts, and higher taxes
Post-Gazette: Census finds Pittsburgh is growing younger
Post-Gazette: Cobett released from hospital after back surgery
Post-Gazette: Chesapeake Energy hit with big fine over gas drilling accidents

Opinions
Inquirer Editorial: State needs strict enforcement, large fees for Marcellus drilling
Daily News Editorial: 18 percent turnout? Shame on Philly!
Dave Davies, WHYY Newsworks: A Farewell to Marge
York Daily Record Opinion Page: Osama’s Wife Speaks.
York Daily Record Opinion Page: End the cycle of “blue laws” protecting the Christian Sabbath.
Times Tribute:  End oil’s breaks
Morning Call: Medicare changes target the needy
Express Times: ‘Yes’ mandate means the hard work on Gracedale just beginning