I have been using EveryBlock, on a daily basis. It is one of a few sites I checkin with everyday and track via RSS to make sure I see new entries.
EveryBlock filters an assortment of local news by location so you can keep track of what’s happening on your block, in your neighborhood and all over your city.
Here are some the items Everyblock keeps track of:
- Building permits
- Business reviews
- City press releases
- Fire department 911 dispatches
- Land use bulletins
- Liquor license actions
- Local deals
- Locations in the media
- Photos
- Real estate listings
If you like to keep track of your neighborhood, this is a good tool. The service covers about a dozen US cities now with more to come.