Before the protest: The scene on the ground at the Pa. Capitol

The Capital-Star’s Stephen Caruso reports:

T-minus 78 minutes to supposed Pa. Capitol protest: One man, Alex of Hershey, is holding court with a half dozen reporters and his dog Max. In a "Fraud 2020" sweatshirt.

— Stephen Caruso (@StephenJ_Caruso) January 17, 2021

There are more photogs taking photos of security than visible security rn. pic.twitter.com/3G9KOXlQ2T

— Stephen Caruso (@StephenJ_Caruso) January 17, 2021

These are the signs on the temporary barriers in front of the Capitol pic.twitter.com/BsjFC4KpWn

— Stephen Caruso (@StephenJ_Caruso) January 17, 2021

Police and National Guard humvees appear to have blocked off Commonwealth Ave., behind the state Capitol.

— Stephen Caruso (@StephenJ_Caruso) January 17, 2021