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eHub Category: Local
Jun 01, 09
Happn.in
Shows you what people are twittering about in your city. (Link:
Happn.in)
May 25, 09
Genieknows
Mixes social with local. Reviews and ratings covering the US and Canada. (Link:
Genieknows)
May 19, 09
Jobaba
A social marketplace for services that allows people with needs and service providers with skills to connect and trade locally. Jobaba not only matches the customers meeds, but also offers bidding and project management features for tracking service requests from beginning to end. (Link:
Jobaba)
May 11, 09
Zapatag
Report bad drivers, lousy parkers, litterers and tailgaters. Or, complement cool rides, clever vanity plates, and more. Post or search by license plate, with maps, tags, and photos. Track by location, user, or individual plate. Even post reports via Twitter! (Link:
Zapatag)
Apr 14, 09
Locavore
iPhone app that tells you what's in season with local food. Eating local food when its in season is an increasingly popular goal among people who are interested in eating the tastiest, healthiest food while also being good to the environment. The Locavore iPhone app will come in handy next time you're at the market and want to know what's actually being grown near you, and what is most likely to taste the best right now. (Link:
Locavore)
Apr 07, 09
Troovy
Canada's community connector. By relating local resources (places, people, things, events) to their neighbourhood residents, the site provides a learning system that will provide more meaningful recommendations and localized knowledge sharing. Think Yelp meets Brightkite meets Everyblock. Originally posted to eHub in June 2007. (Link:
Troovy)
Mar 18, 09
foursquare
Think 50% friend-finder, 30% social cityguide, 20% nightlife game. Wanted to build something that not only helps you keep up with your friends, but exposes you to new things in and challenges you to explore cities in different ways. (Link:
foursquare)
Mar 16, 09
Gigotron
Find local music on your iPhone. Discover the world of live music around you; thousands of music and comedy gigs in your city. Browse to find just what you're looking for, or stumble upon your next favorite band you never knew was playing in your neighborhood. Find out more about artists with their bios, genres and pics; get ticket prices to their next gig. With the ease of your iPhone, get directions to the venue and rally your friends to join you. Download for
free at iTunes. (Link:
Gigotron)
Feb 26, 09
Breaking Tweets
Breaking Tweets compiles the latest world news and Twitter feedback on that news. Tweets are manually selected by editors and arranged to tell a story in a journalistic-style, including transition paragraphs. Tweets are essentially treated as quotes. Those with pictures, videos, and/or eyewitness accounts from the scene are priority, while tweets with instant reaction to the news will also be selected. Generally, each story will link to a media outlet of authority for brief background information on the news topic and for those seeking more information. (Link:
Breaking Tweets)
Feb 16, 09
ChirpCity
Stay updated with local information from Twitter. See the latest tweets from your city or about your city. (Link:
ChirpCity)
Feb 03, 09
Buy The Change
Free online local classifieds where 1/3 of the member feeds go to local non-profits. Find goods and services from people you trust, sell your stuff to friends and neighbors, hear about ads and upcoming events in your neighborhood. (Link:
Buy The Change)
Jan 27, 09
What’s Open
This site lets you find out what places - restaurants, stores, etc, are open near you with a Google maps mashup. (Link:
What’s Open)
Jan 22, 09
near.ly
Hooks into the Twitter API to direct message you links to blog posts and news within 1000 feet of you, at any address in the US. (Link:
near.ly)
Nov 11, 08
Hitchsters
Helps match people looking to ride-share on the way to or from the airport (SFO, OAK & SJC) and hooks them up with a high-quality, yet inexpensive car service. By doing so a person saves on average $21/ride and reduces your carbon footprint by 30 lbs compared to taking a cab by yourself. (Link:
Hitchsters)
Oct 14, 08
Meetways
What makes more sense than to meet in the middle? Fledgling web app Meetways helps you do just that. Enter your address and a friend's address, and Meetways locates the midway point on a Google map. Add a search criteria (i.e. "coffee") and you'll see coffee shops in the vicinity of the midway point. (Link:
Meetways)
Oct 13, 08
CityTweets
A growing collection of mini-sites that show the Twitter activity about and "from" different cities. Pages refresh automatically to always provide fresh tweets. (Link:
CityTweets)
Sep 26, 08
iCityData
Provides complete data and statistics about every city across the United States. (Link:
iCityData)
Jul 21, 08
Ecovian
A green living community website for sharing sustainable living information and finding eco-friendly resources in major US cities. The site allows users to share green living tips, find great sources of local and organic food, natural clothing stores and baby stores, alternative energy system installers, local green events, and more. (Link:
Ecovian)
May 30, 08
AirBedandBreakfast
A new travel site that lets you stay with a local when traveling. Instead of booking hotels, you book rooms with people - locals renting extra space out. (Link:
AirBedandBreakfast)
May 25, 08
GigPark
Recommendations for services from people you know. (Link:
GigPark)
Apr 10, 08
Unlike.net
An urban, "zeitgeisty" online city publication, tailored to suit individual needs with up-to-date, mobile capabilities. Access quintessential information regarding the most influential locations and events the city has to offer. The first release is focused on Berlin and has scheduled launches in Barcelona, Los Angeles, Vienna, and New York City. (Link:
Unlike.net)
Feb 12, 08
Commuter Feed
A free service that lets you see reports on traffic incidents in your local area using Twitter. (Link:
Commuter Feed)
Jan 24, 08
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 city. Currently available for Chicago, New York and San Francisco. (Link:
EveryBlock)
Jan 04, 08
FlyRig
A New York city apartment rental website with broker reviews, searchable local interest information (such as restaurants, stores, and schools), and public transportation information combined together in an Google maps mashup. (Link:
FlyRig)
Dec 27, 07
Hi Everywhere!
A volunteer local tour guide exchange network that aims to connect people from all over the world. (Link:
Hi Everywhere!)
Dec 12, 07
Docoloco
A place where locals share recommendations. You can ask for recommendations of places with "beer and an open fire" or tell the world about a spot that makes great tamales. You can follow people, places and lists so you're always up to date on the best spots in your neighborhood. (Link:
Docoloco)
Nov 06, 07
JustRoutes
Find all the public transportation routes in Ireland. None of this information was currently available on the internet so JustRoutes hopped on all the buses and trains to record the GPS locations, etc. and made them available on the website. (Link:
JustRoutes)
Oct 03, 07
LocoGopher
Local search and review site dedicated to connecting local people with their local businesses without ads or sponsored search results.
(Link:
LocoGopher)
Aug 14, 07
Nuzizo
A "culture engine" that allows people from all ethnicities to meet, share and connect. The concept is based on virtual neighborhoods that make up an online city. Each neighborhood has its own characteristics, reputation system, and culture that attracts like-minded people to interact and share. (Link:
Nuzizo)
Jun 28, 07
Neighbor
A new local search site that captures and organizes local knowledge (user-posted questions, answers and reviews of local businesses and educational groups). Currently for the San Francisco Bay Area with plans to expand to other locations. (Link:
Neighbor)
Jun 14, 07
EveryScape
Panoramic, interactive visual tours of cities. You can check out restaurants, hotels, go shopping, drive by homes. You can see what other people are saying and share your comments as you stroll down the street. Vote for your city to be "scaped." Launching this fall. (Link:
EveryScape)
May 28, 07
LiveLook
Instant screen sharing and co-browsing without downloading any software. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux. (Link:
LiveLook)
May 17, 07
Cafe-List
An online resource about cafes, internet cafes, coffeehouses & tea rooms. Geared for the coffee, tea or cafe enthusiast, the site has related news, events, and reviews. (Link:
Cafe-List)
May 13, 07
eNeighbors
A communication platform designed specifically for neighborhoods and residents with social networking features. It is private, secure, and easy to set up. (Link:
eNeighbors)
Apr 20, 07
CODEPINK
A women's peace group launches new website with a focus in online activism. The website provides campaign tools specifically designed for and by its participants. (Link:
CODEPINK)
Feb 06, 07
TenantMarket
A new service for renters and landlords designed to be the Match.com of the rental market. Renters share their housing search and some details about themselves. Landlords can send personalized rental offers for apartments, houses, and condos to renters directly via email, and more. (Link:
TenantMarket)
Feb 05, 07
SuggestLocal
A one-stop collaboration site that allows busy people to arrange get-togethers and discuss and decide what to do without passwords or registering. Find the right place to meet up with family and friends and/or get reviews and suggestions from people you trust. (Link:
SuggestLocal)
Feb 02, 07
WeHangHere
Find, message and meet the people who love hanging out in your favorite real-world places. Currently for London. (Link:
WeHangHere)
Feb 02, 07
LinkedCampus
Local businesses can market to college customers by sending announcements to mobile phones using a self-service platform. Anyone from local pizza shops to college professors can use the service to get their message out instantly. (Link:
LinkedCampus)
Jan 31, 07
OntheInside
An insider, "personality-driven city guide," with exclusive photography and daily updates. (Link:
OntheInside)
Jan 29, 07
MoVoxx
A new localized mobile alert service which sends SMS coupons to your cell phone in specific categories of interest. (Link:
MoVoxx)
Jan 26, 07
down2night
Allows users to subscribe to a SMS text message service to notify them of events/specials at their favorite bars, clubs, restaurants. Establishments can upload their calendar of events, music performances, promotions, etc. Launching for Seattle, WA initially. (Link:
down2night)
Nov 15, 06
Oodle
Search engine for local classifieds. (Link:
Oodle)
Nov 03, 06
VirtualCity
A new way of mapping the city of Toronto, combining millions of GPS-accurate photographs with traditional online map tools making it easy to find a location within Toronto, get directions to and from, and view pictures of it without ever leaving the comfort of your home or office. (Link:
VirtualCity)
Oct 30, 06
Rentometer
Rent comparisons so you can see if you're paying too much rent based on your neighborhood and zip code. (Link:
Rentometer)
Oct 20, 06
Kizmeet
It's all about helping people find romance through "missed connections" based on locations within each city (eg. specific coffee shops, markets, gyms, bars, etc). The site has already launched in 8 cities with plans to expand. See where the hot spots are in your city based on where people are posting. (Link:
Kizmeet)
Oct 11, 06
GetVendors
A social network for households. Helps users connect with local service pros, organize/track household to-do items, exchange every day ideas with other friends and family members. (Link:
GetVendors)
Oct 04, 06
vFlyer
An online service that sellers can use to create online classified ads, manage their postings, and automatically publish the ad to other leading online marketplaces of their choice. (Link:
vFlyer)
Oct 03, 06
Craigslist Pic Viewer
New website that lets you see all the pics in the For Sale and Housing Craigslist sections on one page. "Similar to iPhoto you can see and scroll through many pics at once, plus iPhoto-like pic resizing. No need to click in/out of all listings to see the pics. Has all cities, search, prices and locations, quick listing preview." (Link:
Craigslist Pic Viewer)
Sep 22, 06
TasteTV
"The Indie Food Channel." A multi-plaform food network that brings cooking shows, recipe demonstrations by top chefs, chocolate and wine tastings, product and restaurant reviews, cooking classes, dinner parties, and short films & documentaries from around the U.S., Canada, and the world. (Link:
TasteTV) Also see:
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