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Revenge of the Nerds

Revenge of the Nerds

Regarding Steven Wells’ recent cover story about the rise of Geekadelphia:

I’m a recent grad, intern and freelance designer by day, nerdtastic socialite at night. Participating in events and meetups by local collectives (like Geeks Who Give, NetSquared, 8static, Indy Hall, the Hacktory, etc.) in the last year has opened my eyes to just how dedicated we dorks can be. I’ve found an encouraging environment (and inspiration) in the Philly nerd scene that was not present while achieving my B.F.A., where we were mostly encouraged to run off to N.Y.C. with our portfolios in hand and noses in the air.

I feel very fortunate that I’ve met such incredible people who share a common goal of using brainpower, smarts and talents to use technology to connect creative culture, and I would like to compliment PW for putting us on the stands. It means that the nerds have been heard.

Great article! Living on the outskirts of Philly I wasn’t familiar with a number of the people and groups mentioned. Just one correction. The Crayonator is 10 years old. I know because he’s my son. We entered the Art Buggy Derby as a team. He used most of his prize money to buy an iPod and lots of LEGOs. We can’t wait for next year’s competition.

As a dad one thing I’d like to see and hear more about is how geekiness is being nurtured in the next generation. My son and I are doing what we can with our web show, WREXLabs (www.wrexlabs.com). And the people at MakePhilly and the Hacktory have always been very welcoming to us.

Thank you for writing this article! As a fellow Philly geek I’m glad to see the scene in general get such in-depth coverage and see so many familiar names get cred.

Reading this made my week. Philly is the geekdom, and this is an article that brings to light how much of a tech sector and talent core the city has. Philly is the real deal, not just a few corporate walls.

Pizza Party

Regarding Adam Erace’s recent review of Earth Bread + Brewery:

I think the reviewer is penalizing the establishment because he got lost getting there on a crappy night.

This is a gem of a place and Mt. Airy is lucky to have it. The flatbreads we sampled (two regulars and the evening’s special) were quite good; the house beers nothing less than I have come to expect from a brewer with Mr. Baker’s experience and skill; great atmosphere and philosophy as easygoing as the dark mild.

I try to stop in [at Earth Bread + Brewery] every week for a pizza and whatever new beer they have. I have been thrilled at the quality, especially the Seed Pizza. What is most important to me is the level of conversation and discussion about the process of making different beers. I always learn and am impressed by the desire of this couple and staff to bring a level of education, quality and community to the Northwest.