By The River

Sen. Barack Obama will conclude a daylong whistlestop tour of some of the communities along Amtrak's line between Philadelphia and Harrisburg with a rally at the state Capitol scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. This one is open to the public and no ticket is required.

Although the literature for the rally has referred to it being on the "South Steps" of the Capitol, there aren't any South Steps. I spoke to an Obama volunteer, who said the stage has been built on the West Steps facing the river. On Third Street, to be more more specific. He said anyone who isn't there when the gates open at 6:30 p.m. is unlikely to get anywhere close.