Ed Pawlowski and Mark Critz made their bids for office official and the Dems try to “kick out” Corbett. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Dems Launch ‘Kick Out Corbett’ Site: The PA Democratic Party set up a website aimed at hitting the Governor for his past positions and gaffes.

‘Ready for Hillary’ to Come to Philly: Supporters of the pro-Clinton SuperPAC will gather at Finnegan’s Wake in Philadelphia in anticipation of Clinton’s speech at the Constitution Center.

Pawlowski Declares Gov. Candidacy in Allentown: Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski announced his candidacy for Governor in the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Zone.

Critz Officially Launches Lt. Gov. Bid: Former Rep. Mark Critz formally filed his paperwork today for his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor.

Mark Smith Secures Three New Union Endorsements: The Lt. Governor candidate scored the endorsement of three separate local labor unions.

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: For marriage law defense, administration defends outside hire
PA Independent: State auditors warned of Philly school issues years ago
Capitol Wire: OFF THE FLOOR: The Sherpa stage for Dem Gov Candidates
AP: Pa. Legislature’s fall session may revive transportation debate

Philadelphia
KYW: Exclusive: Retired Top Military General Weighs In On Syria Crisis
Newsworks: Philadelphia schools begin new year amid financial anxiety, staff shortages
Philly Now: Pennsylvania nurses association endorses “rigorous research” on medical marijuana
Inquirer: Nutter won’t officiate at same-sex wedding
Inquirer: Administration, to relief of local groups, responds to GOP demands on health care
6 ABC: Philadelphia schools open Monday amid uncertainty

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Pottstown takes aim at $27M in medical costs for retired police
Delco Times: County to review economic expansion plan; public invited to speak
Bucks Local News: Congressman Fitzpatrick, SEPTA announce funding for Bucks County rail improvement project
Bucks County News: Bucks County Commissioners preserve two farms, issue proclamation honoring community for its response to Levittown apartment fire
Daily Local: Agreement nears on West Chester teachers contract
Inquirer: Delco Dems say picnic permit denied

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Gergely says he cooperated with investigators in gambling case and gave away ‘Porky’ donations
Post-Gazette: Congressional hearing outlines VA Legionnaires’ disease problems
Post-Gazette: Pawlowski pitches bid in Hbg.
Post-Gazette: UPMC withdraws false-ad lawsuit it filed against Highmark
Tribune-Review: Top administrator says VA Pittsburgh officials could face discipline over Legionnaires’ outbreak
Tribune-Review: PennDOT to host meeting on Hulton Bridge replacement project
Urban Media Today: Hill District Organizations Sponsor Carnival to Prepare Families for Back to School

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Hess’ seat to stay open for 2 months
Altoona Mirror: Blair agency warns of new drug
Observer-Reporter: WHS to break ground for new outpatient center
Observer-Reporter: Fall session may revive Pa. transportation debate
Observer-Reporter: Murphy addresses students on Syria

NEPA
Citizen’s Voice: Political Scene (9/9/13)
The Times Leader: Recruiter to fill county positions sought
News Item: Hearing to scrutinize municipal financial deals
Times-Tribune: Scranton bishop calls for immigration reform
Standard Speaker: New poll shows deep Corbett disapproval
Standard Speaker: Security forces keep trespassers off coal company land
Pocono Record: Pike inspections show construction sites handled well by pipeline companies

South Central
Sentinel: Sestak: Congress has little choice but to support Obama
York Daily Record: York City School District looks to start school police force
Patriot-News: Some state lawmakers bent on banning swaps after five-hour public debt reform hearing
Patriot-News: Smaller hospitals such as Holy Spirit are suddenly endangered
Patriot-News: Removal of residency requirement for city employment could be sticking point
Patriot-News: Congressman Lou Barletta opposes any U.S. military strike in Syria
Patriot-News: State House panel considers strengthening the state ethics law
Patriot-News: State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe calls for investigation into whether Attorney General Kathleen Kane violated the state ethics law
ABC 27: Corbett orders flags lowered for Patriot Day
Roxbury News: Senate Local Government Committee Public Hearing on Legislation Amending the Local Government Unit Debt Act.
Lancaster Intelligencer: Sources: Lancaster County detectives probing whether constables inflated fees
Lebanon Daily News: Congressmen Jim Gerlach and Charlie Dent oppose action in Syria
Lebanon Daily News: Pennsylvania State Police launch app to help fight terrorism

Lehigh Valley
Reading Eagle: Medical marijuana might be best answer for little girl’s epilepsy, but it’s illegal in Pennsylvania
Reading Eagle: Move lets township keep police options open
Reading Eagle: Supervisors OK formation of regional police force
AP: Prospects for transportation deal still murky
AP: U.S. Senate candidate Steve Lonegan made over $1 million in last three years
Express Times: Lehigh Valley Syrian-Americans oppose military strike, head to Washington, D.C. to join protests
Express Times: Bethlehem mayoral hopeful sentenced to state prison for PFA violations
Morning Call: Dent, Barletta oppose strike on Syria; Toomey, Cartwright undecided
Morning Call: Pawlowski kicks off campaign for Governor

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News Campaign ‘13 Blog: Dems launch anti-Corbett website
Williamsport Sun Gazette: GOP committee picnic features Marino, Yaw

Opinions
Post-Gazette: The public’s limits: Peduto has the right idea on the Penguins’ plans
Daily News: “The Big Pawlowski”
Patriot-News: The unfulfilled promise of state government
Times-Tribune: Severance tax opponents run on empty
Citizen’s Voice: Too many breaks for gas industry
Standard Speaker: Property tax reform must be sweeping
Pocono Record: How do we treat the neediest?
Morning Call: Daniel O’Neill: Pennsylvania Core Standards challenge students

Blogs
John Hanger’s Facts of the Day: Volt & Leaf Charge Ahead, Setting Sales Records In August
John Hanger’s Facts of the Day: US Solar Will Generate As Much Power As Today’s Nuclear Plants Or 20% Of America’s Power By 2026
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: LV Syrian Community Wearing Assad T-Shirts on DC Bus Trip
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Andy the Clown For Hayden Phillips
Keystone Politics: Swing And A Miss For The Corbett Campaign
Keystone Politics: Mike Stack Answers the Keystone Politics Issue Questionnaire
Keystone Politics: Allyson Schwartz’s YouTube account is two-thirds test videos