Yahoo updates local services site

By Elinor Mills
Staff Writer, CNET News

Yahoo was set to launch on Wednesday an update to its local services Web site that includes interactive maps and user reviews, as well as city and neighborhood searches, expanded listings and events. It also includes RSS feeds, local information on a map, recent local search history and the ability to expand the map when moused over.

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