As released by Equality Pennsylvania:

Equality Pennsylvania Endorses Pro-equality Candidates for Municipal Primary.

Harrisburg – Today, Equality Pennsylvania released its slate of endorsed candidates for the Primary Election on May 21. These pro-equality candidates have all pledged to be leaders in the journey toward full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the Commonwealth. The slate includes 9 openly LGBT candidates.

“Municipal lawmakers have a tremendous impact on the lives of LGBT people. In fact, all of the current protections available to LGBT Pennsylvanians have come through municipal level policy change, championed by local leaders,” said Ted Martin, Executive Director of Equality Pennsylvania. “We are proud to endorse this slate of candidates, all of whom are well-positioned to become strong advocates for equality in our state.”

In recent years, more and more candidates at the local, state, and federal level have sought out Equality Pennsylvania’s endorsement — as public opinion shifts firmly in support of equal protection for LGBT people.

"It's a wonderful sign of our times that so many candidates who support full equality for the LGBT community are running for office across Pennsylvania," said Adrian Shanker, President of Equality Pennsylvania. "From Meadville to Norristown, candidates for public office across the state are saying they support equality as a central tenant of their campaign."

In the coming weeks, Equality Pennsylvania will educate its members on these pro-equality candidates and mobilize supporters to get out and vote.

Central Pennsylvania:

Ben Allat - Harrisburg City Council.

Anne Gingrich Cornick - Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas.

Chris Dietz - Incumbent, Millersburg Borough Council..

Dan Miller - Mayor of Harrisburg.

Kevin Schreiber – (Special Election) 95th House District, York.

Timothy Scott - Mayor of Carlisle.

Pat Stringer - Harrisburg City Council.

Lehigh Valley and North East Pennsylvania:

Wesley Barrett - Lehigh County Commissioner - District 5.

Carmen Bell - Allentown City Council.

Geoff Brace - Lehigh County Commissioner - District 4.

Bryan Callahan - Bethlehem City Council.

John Callahan - Northampton County Executive.

Karen Dolan - Incumbent, Bethlehem City Council.

. Elizabeth Randol - Mayor of Scranton. J. William Reynolds - Mayor of Bethlehem.

Ernest Schlegel - Reading City Council - District 5.

Philadelphia and South East Pennsylvania:

Shoshana Bricklin - Philadelphia Municipal Court.

Giovanni Campbell - Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Inja Coates - Philadelphia Traffic Court.

Mimi DeSouza - Incumbent, Norristown Municipal Council - District 1.

Lori Schreiber - Incumbent - Abington Township Commissioner.

Erica Weiherer - Spring City Borough Council.

Western Pennsylvania:

Jeanne Clark - Pittsburgh City Council - District 8.

Robert Langley - Incumbent, Meadville City Council.

Natalia Rudiak - Incumbent, Pittsburgh City Council - District 4.

Bill Peduto - Mayor of Pittsburgh.

*Italics indicate an openly LGBT candidate.

About Equality Pennsylvania Equality Pennsylvania is the statewide voice for LGBT Equality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and works collaboratively to establish a comprehensive network of individuals and organizations united in securing equal rights for the LGBT community. For more information: www.equalitypa.org. Equality Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Equality Federation.

As released by the Harrisburg Police Bureau:

PRESS RELEASE UPDATED 04-15-2013.

. Det. Paul was able to locate the wheelchair bound woman who saw part of the incident and she was interviewed. She said basically the same thing that she told the officer at the scene.

. On Saturday, 04-13-2013, police were notified that Gerald Pendelton passed away.

. An autopsy was performed this morning. Pendelton had apparently died a result of a brain hemorrhage.

. The investigation continues as to the manner of death.

. Type of Incident: Assault investigation.

. Date / Time: 04-06-2013 at about 2120 hrs. . Location: 100 block of Locust St. . Investigating Officer: Det. Jason Paul . Victim: GERALD PENDELTON, Black male, 59, no fixed address. Last known address is in Allison Hill . Suspect: Unknown

The investigation continues and anyone having any information on this is asked to contact Det. Jason Paul at 7171-255-3154 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:jpaul@cityofhbg.com" jpaul@cityofhbg.com or Lt. Robert Fegan at 717-255-3114 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:rfegan@cityofhbg.com" rfegan@cityofhbg.com to reach City detectives. .

Rep. Jerry Knowles presser on HB 220 Infrastructure Future Fund Act. The bill would allow for sale proceeds of the state liquor system to fund transportation projects

Part 1 Running time 23:50. .

Harrisburg Mayor Thompson attended the ribbon cutting ceremonies at the Boys and Girls Club in on Wednesday, looks like parking illegally at a fire hydrant is not an issue for the mayor.

Updated April 15, 2013: Video linked to wrong file, we corrected the mistake.

Rep. Jerry Knowles presser on HB 220 Infrastructure Future Fund Act. The bill would allow for sale proceeds of the state liquor system to fund transportation projects.

As released by Dauphin County:

WHAT: Press event announcing the new event producer selected to write the new chapter of the 65 year tradition in Harrisburg previously known as the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show. The producer to be announced on Tuesday resulted from an extensive national search to replace Reed Exhibitions after the exhibition company cancelled the show and cost the region an estimated $88 million in lost business.

WHERE: WITF Public Media Center 4801 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA 17111.

WHEN: 2pm (EST).

WHO: Scheduled speakers include:

Jeff Haste, Dauphin County Commissioner, Chair David E. Black, President & CEO of Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Mary Smith, President of Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau TBA, Representative of the selected event producer Video: Jeff Haste It will blow your socks off.