Geekadelphia
| Available in | English |
|---|---|
| Owner | Analog Boys |
| Created by |
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| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | 2007 |
| Current status | Active |
Geekadelphia was a Philadelphia-based weblog focused on entertainment, science, technology and other related areas pertaining to the city of Philadelphia. Founded in 2007, the blog also co-hosted the Philadelphia Geek Awards with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The site ceased operation in November 2017, and it is no longer online.
History
[edit]Geekadelphia was founded by Tim Quirino and Eric Smith in 2007, who, according to Smith, "wanted a place to ramble about things that interested us and have a site to host whatever silly videos we'd make." Its first post was published on November 29th, 2007.[1] In its early days, revenue earned from Geekadelphia was only enough to pay for hosting. Events on behalf of the site were created, along with a podcast with Benjamin Gilbert and a webcomic.[2] In 2013, Geekadelphia was rebranded and incorporated in the company Analog Boys.[3] Quirino left for San Francisco in 2014 to work as a designer for Facebook.[4] On November 30, 2017, the site posted a blog titled 'You're Still Here? Go Home' explaining how the site has come to an end.[1][5]
Events
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In 2008, Geekadelphia hosted a Battlestar Galactica-themed party in Old City with The Hacktory, a Philadelphia-based organization promoting the application of technology in the arts, and Indy Hall.[6][7] The site's staff decorated the Trocadero Theatre for the screenings of Jennifer's Body in 2009 and Zombieland in 2010.[8]
Philadelphia Geek Awards
[edit]In 2011, Geekadelphia launched the Philadelphia Geek Awards, in conjunction with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, to honor and celebrate achievements within the Philadelphia community.[9][10] Its second annual ceremony, hosted at the university, was reported to have sold over 400 in a few minutes.[11] During its third-annual ceremony, Smith stated his criteria for geek as "more about having a hobby or a side project that you feel really passionate about, that you care so much about that you pour yourself into it."[12] The organizers "retired" the Awards as of August 2018, citing "it was a struggle to keep the event funded well enough to operate".[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Fenn, Mike (2017-10-31). "Geekadelphia closes its doors – Metro Philadelphia". metrophiladelphia.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ Smith, Garrett (September 8, 2008). "Philly's nicest nerd: Q&A with Geekadelphia.com owner Eric Smith". The Temple News. Philadelphia: Temple University. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ Quirino, Tim (October 5, 2013). "Geekadelphia Branding". San Francisco. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ Wink, Christopher (January 22, 2014). "10 years in Philly, why Tim Quirino is leaving for Facebook". Technical.ly Philly. Technically Media. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "You're Still Here? Go Home". November 30, 2017.
- ^ Spikol, Liz (July 23, 2008). "Lit Gloss". Philadelphia Weekly: 27.
- ^ Smith, Eric (May 12, 2008). "Battlestar Galactica Cake: From Our BSG Party". Geekadelphia. Philadelphia: Analog Boys. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ Braak, Chris (February 9, 2010). "Geekadelphia's Gore-Soaked Zombieland Screening". io9. New York City: Gawker Media. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ Dror, Yotam (August 17, 2011). "Geeks unite for first Geek Awards". Metro.us. Philadelphia: Metro International. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ Stetler, Carrie (October 9, 2013). "Geekadelphia's Scientist of the Year Distinction Goes to a Rutgers Professor". Rutgers Today. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ Dougherty, Mike (August 18, 2012). "The Coolest Philadelphia Geeks Recognized Friday Night At The Academy". CBS Philly. CBS Local Media. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ Brady, Shaun (August 13, 2013). "Who will be crowned Geek of the Year?". Metro.us. Philadelphia: Metro International. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ Ilagan, Mikey (2018-08-01). "'Stay geeks': The Philly Geek Awards are ending". Generocity Philly. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
links
[edit]- Geekadelphia Blog (archived link by WebArchive, January 2019)