Tragedy strikes a northeast Pa. municipal meeting. Gubernatorial and congressional campaigns make moves. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Gunman kills three at Ross Township meeting: Three people died Monday night when a gunman opened fire on a Ross Township (Monroe County) municipal meeting, indiscriminately shooting into the building, authorities said.

Schwartz Campaign Flexes Grassroots Muscle: Her gubernatorial campaign held 38 events in 15 counties across the state on Sunday.

Margolies Relives Glory Day in Web Video (With Video): Former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies recalls her vote to pass the 1993 Clinton budget in a new web video.

Halvorson Courts National Conservatives at RedState Event: Rep. Bill Shuster’s challenger took his pitch from Bedford County to New Orleans this weekend, as he addressed conservatives at the fifth annual RedState Gathering.

Fitzpatrick Embraces No Labels in Bristol: The Congressman held a joint town hall with David Walker of the nonpartisan policy group.

Defeated Dem Won’t Mount GOP Bid for Harrisburg Mayor: The nailbiting can cease. City Controller Dan Miller will not accept the Republican nomination for the Harrisburg Mayor, leaving a clear path for Eric Papenfuse.

ICYMI – Cross Settles in as PA Dems Exec Director: The party’s new ED Elena Cross, and its new Finance Director Dylan Gaffney, look to 2014.

Statewide
Capitolwire: OFF THE FLOOR: The governor and his legislative friends
PA Independent: What makes a capital city corrupt? Location, location, location
PA Independent: WATCHBLOG: Metcalfe-Corbett spat previews upcoming legislative difficulty
StateImpactPA: Range Resources Wines and Dines State Officials

Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer: DRPA raises improper, official says
ProPublica: Law to clean up ‘nuisances’ costs innocent people their homes
Axis Philly: Who runs the Convention Center? Meet the Friends of Ed Coryell
WHYY Newsworks: Philly finance director says Council must move on school funding
WHYY Newsworks: Food stamp benefits set to dip by $29 a month
WHYY Newsworks: SEPTA delays smartcard fare system field trial

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Videos: Rally held in support of Montgomery County Register of Wills
Pottstown Mercury: Schadler leaves Montco D.A.’s office to join Castor’s firm

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Pennsylvania Attorney General Kane denies interest in running for governor in 2014
Tribune Review: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board reports record $128M in profits
Tribune Review: House committee to convene Pittsburgh hearing on Legionnaires outbreak at VA hospitals
Tribune Review: UPMC sues Highmark over advertising campaign
WPXI: State grant helps increase police patrols in several areas
Post-Gazette: Judge upholds Democratic nomination for Pittsburgh city council
Post-Gazette: ‘Boobies’ bracelet ban struck down in Eastern Pa.

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: All ears
Beaver County Times: Horsehead anticipating property deal with Shell Oil
Beaver County Times: In good times and in bad: Shell reports reduced earnings
Tribune-Democrat: School hurdles overcome
Tribune-Democrat: Forest Hills, Adams seek accord on gas line route

NEPA
Times Leader: 2 reported dead in Monroe County municipal building shooting
Times Leader: Walter Griffith resigning
Times Leader: F.M. Kirby Center’s long-time leader retiring
Citizens Voice: Renaissance underway in Nanticoke
Citizens Voice: Project aims to lessen flooding threat

South Central
The Sentinel: US court: PA school can’t ban ‘boobies’ bracelets
The Sentinel: Dan Miller will not run for Harrisburg mayor
The Sentinel: Pa. liquor board reports record $128M in profits
The Sentinel: Pa. state university system to vote on chancellor
Roxbury News: Dan Miller – “I have decided not to accept the Republican nomination.”
Patriot News: Rally calling for immigration reform include scores of undocumented immigrants
Patriot News: Dan Miller won’t run for Harrisburg mayor
Patriot News: State university system to vote on chancellor on Wednesday
Patriot News: Dan Miller discusses his decision not to run for Harrisburg mayor (video)
Patriot News: Few lay eyes on House Speaker John Boehner at City Island fundraiser
Patriot News: Miller says big money, dishonest ads soured him on Republican run for Harrisburg mayor

Lehigh Valley
Express-Times: Summer heat presses, but doesn’t break, Northeast electricity demand
Express-Times: Easton Area School District: Struck down ‘I Heart Boobies’ bracelet leaves schools ‘defenseless’
WFMZ: Federal court strikes down ban on breast cancer awareness bracelets

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Locals support student loan rate legislation
Centre Daily Times: Curley, Shultz, Spanier plead not guilty, waive arraignment
Centre Daily Times: Pa. tax collector can avoid jail with restitution

Opinions
Altoona Mirror: Encourage seniors to seek funds
Times Leader: This kind of funny we can do without
Patriot News: Dan Miller won’t rejoin mayor’s race but can still add valuable perspective
Post-Gazette: A limited role: County Council doesn’t need to get into hiring

Blogs
PA Budget and Policy Center: Modest General Fund Revenue Growth Forecasted for 2013-14
Keystone Politics: Rothfus GOP primary challenger Larry Stiles is crazy, but makes a good point
Keystone Politics: Mike Fitzpatrick Is Dead Wrong About Asymmetric Polarization