Barry Schwartz at SERoundtable.com reports on a way to now refine a query & location within the local search box

We are seeing corrections to the Vicinity Update that hit in December 2021. Keyword-rich business names seem to be less filtered than they were previously.

Google partnering to bring doctors' appointments and availability right into the search results. English language only to start.

Spotted by Ivan Caparros and shared in the Local Serch Forum - Once you select this attribute you can find a bigger menu when you can offer free accommodation or significant discounts.

Google and Tripadvisor have suspended new reviews from posting for some Russian listings as a result of a "review bomb" from non-customers trying to let those inside Russia know what is happening in Ukraine.