Yesterday, City Councilman William Peduto officially declared December 7 ‘Gregg Gillis Day’ in the City of Pittsburgh. The musician, who is best known as Girl Talk, was honored for his work and support of his hometown, Pittsburgh, PA. An official ceremony for the reading of the proclamation was held yesterday morning at the City Council Building. It was open to the public and aired live on City Channel Pittsburgh (Comcast channel 13 and Verizon channel 44).

Girl Talk also opened Pittsburgh’s brand new amphitheater Stage AE this past weekend.