Glover makes it a race for justice of the peace
Maricopa resident Patricia Glover is running for the Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace position to help improve public access to the court system.
“I...
City releases renderings for Stonegate multifamily housing
A pedestrian-friendly rental neighborhood is a step closer to reality.
Real estate developer Dominium submitted additional pre-application paperwork last week for its proposed build-to-rent housing...
Pinal supervisors decline to appoint peace justice in Maricopa
Pinal County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday opted out of appointing a Pinal County Justice of the Peace to the Western Pinal Justice Court...
City to get fourth vape shop
Mesa-based Red Star Vapor is looking to be Maricopa’s fourth vape shop off John Wayne Parkway, according to public documents obtained by InMaricopa.
The retailer...
Express car wash wants to become city’s third
Wax on, wax off.
Phoenix-based Super Star Car Wash wants to offer Maricopans a third option to sparkle and shine with a new shop on...
Supes might appoint new local judge tomorrow — but still undecided
Pinal County Board of Supervisors tomorrow will discuss and possibly appoint a District 4 Justice of the Peace to serve Maricopa and Western Pinal...
Cocina Madrigal fire may snuff Maricopa plans
An award-winning restaurant with fleeting ties to Maricopa is looking even less likely to serve taco-craving patrons.
A kitchen fire closed Cocina Madrigal on Sunday...
Reader majority prefers keeping green street signs
Maricopa residents prefer keeping green street signs over the city’s new brown ones, according to InMaricopa’s weekly poll.
Of the 177 votes responses to the...
More rentals coming to Stonegate
Move over, Circle K and Starbucks — more housing development is coming to the growing Stonegate commercial area.
Minnesota developer Roers Companies proposed building another...
City releases Bdubs plans
The rumors are true: Buffalo Wild Wings plans to sling beer and chicken wings in Maricopa’s near future.
The Atlanta-based sports bar submitted pre-application paperwork...
Vote approving pot shop not unanimous
In a rare move, Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission wasn’t unanimous in greenlighting a new business in town.
The commission approved a permit for the...
City leaders meet with Washington lawmakers
Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith and City Councilmembers Eric Goettl and Henry Wade flew to Washington, D.C., late last week to push for support on...
Who are Maricopa’s nameless dead?
You can’t see it, but you can feel it. It’s a visceral reaction.
Like your body knows what lies inside those thick plastic bags on...
Fired once before, new city manager has big support
In 2015, Ben Bitter dispatched cops to the frontlines of a protest on the steps of a federal courthouse to tangle with Westboro Baptist...
Is economic growth the goal? You decide
Although today we live in a fractious political environment, there is one area of widespread agreement among people and groups across the political spectrum:...
City to set up account for 15% art commissions
City leaders took the first step Tuesday night to establish a 15% commission on art sold at city facilities.
Proposed is a city account earmarked...
County hopefuls stump in Hidden Valley
Two Pinal County candidates addressed unincorporated Maricopa residents last week in attempts to sway their votes this election cycle.
Pinal County Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh and...
Vitiello quitting city council for supe bid
Maricopa City Councilmember Rich Vitiello submitted his letter of resignation, effective April 1.Â
Vitiello, who has served as a city leader since 2018, said in...
ADOT seeks public comments on SR 347, I-10
Maricopa, now’s your chance to tell the Arizona Department of Transportation how you really feel.
Public comment opened today for ADOT’s tentative five-year construction program,...
Circle K looks to replace Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros backed out, but Maricopans may still get to fuel up at that same plot near Walmart.
Circle K is looking to meet the...
Dutch Bros changed mind on second location
Just a few weeks after announcing it will move corporate offices from Oregon to metro Phoenix, Dutch Bros Coffee changed its mind about a...
Economics 101: Supply and demand in a free market society
It’s not uncommon for the city to receive requests — and even demands — from citizens related to commercial development within our community. People...
City, county leaders call for 347 funding
As Gov. Katie Hobbs tries to claw back $67 million in funding for the only highway linking Maricopa to the rest of metro Phoenix,...
347 becomes battleground for state funding
City leaders are turning up the heat on Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is considering some $67 million in budget cuts to improvements along State...
City to end relationship with MEDA
Maricopa City Council announced today intentions to cease its participation with the Maricopa Economic Development Alliance effective July 1.
This decision stems from a thorough...
Juneteenth observance would cost city $2M by 2030
It would cost the city of Maricopa a quarter-million dollars to allow city employees to take Juneteenth as a holiday on June 19 this...
Hidden Valley residents sound off on new development
Dozens of Hidden Valley residents attended an open house at Ak-Chin Circle’s Elements Event Center last night to sound off about a new development...
Walkable neighborhood proposed at Home Depot
The arrival of a major hardware retailer in Maricopa inspired one housing developer to make the city a little more walkable.
Scottsdale-based developer Dominium proposed...
Primary vote moved to July
Pinal County elections officials are gearing up for newly passed legislation that moves the primary election date back a week.
The July 30 primary replaces...
Zoning board to review Duke’s Roadhouse
It may be time to start thinking about dusting off your favorite pair of cowboy boots.
That’s because Maricopa’s city planners will formally showcase Duke’s...