A scene from last week’s rally at the Capitol after a federal judge struck down Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse will perform his first same-sex marriage ceremony tomorrow, according to his office.
Papenfuse said that he will wed Terry F. Toothman and Joseph J. Villone, former long-time city residents who have been a couple for 38 years. Both men spent their careers working in Harrisburg.
The wedding will take place in the atrium of City Hall at 4 p.m.
“The honor is all mine in being asked to perform the ceremony,” Papenfuse said. “And I welcome all couples that would like to wed at City Hall. I have already performed several marriage ceremonies and am delighted to do so for any couple that wants to make this public commitment.”
Papenfuse has received several other requests to preside over same-sex marriages, which will take place over the next few weeks, according to his office.
