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Vegetables and flowers growing in containers. This style of gardening is fun and accommodates lifestyles that do not require large spaces. And there are few...

The winter wildlife around Pacana Park's lake is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature. Despite the cold, the great egret in flight over...

Fine arts are a funny thing. They’re often the first on the chopping block where funding is concerned, yet the movie you just watched...

By Jay Taylor The 2023 Seeds of Change Gala, Maricopa’s premier charitable and social event, raised about $10,000 more than a year ago, according to...

A local couple is on a mission to bring Moose to Maricopa – and they’re not talking about the large-antlered, north-woods mammal. Julie and Stan...

A winter storm overnight had Maricopa residents awakening this morning to a winter wonderland -- from afar. Snow could be seen on mountain peaks from...

At the Arizona Renaissance Festival, visitors take a unique trip back in time. Not even in her wildest dreams would Queen Elizabeth have imagined a...

One of the Valley’s best-known butcher shops is open – finally – in Maricopa. Carniceria Sonora has seen a steady line of customers since its...

Ready to two-step to some live music? Country pop singer Jordan Davis just announced an upcoming April performance at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Best known for...

The opening date of the highly anticipated Box Canyon Recreational Shooting Site, delayed now for nearly a year, still is not set, the U.S....

A familiar voice in Pinal County hopes to bring job opportunities, revenue and fun to Maricopa in his new role.   Tony Smith has been...

Maricopa’s biggest social event is drawing near, and the chance to attend is growing smaller. The 18th Annual Seeds of Change Gala is 6 p.m....

Maricopa, how deep are your pockets? And how badly do you want to go to the Super Bowl this Sunday, Feb. 12, to watch the...

Above: Native Grill and Wings expects a Super Bowl crowd but its big spike in business is from take-out orders. Maricopa-area businesses that profit...

Above: Alejandro Guzman putts in a junior golf tournament.   One of my favorite movies is “Caddyshack,” the original, not the sequel. If you put...

The weather is idyllic — 72 degrees. The fairways are a lush green. By late afternoon, the winter sun splashes a rosy finish on your...

It’s important to consider your personal goals with golf. Is the game for you? To determine that with the least financial investment, Bryon Gribbons,...

There’s a mental aspect to the game of golf. It’s just you, the ball and the hole. Brady Wilson, general manager at Southern Dunes, said...

Our weekly InMaricopa reader poll gave our audience a chance to weigh in on issues important to our city. We enjoy receiving that input,...

Once again, the fate of our weather is in the smallish hands of a rodent – but the news isn’t all bad.  Feb. 2 is...

The Maricopa High School Graphic Muse Club will host its fifth annual Art for the Heart Festival to benefit the American Heart Association on...

The Maricopa Arts Council invites abstract-art entries for its online art competition, “Anything Goes.”  The free contest is open to all Maricopa residents 14...

There was no mention of an ice-skating rink being among amenities at Lake View Park during the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, but it was plenty...

Everyone seems to love the energetic, playful, goofiness of dogs -- as long as they do it outside the house. That's been a problem in...

The May 2021 announcement of a surf park coming to Maricopa caused a stir. The thought of swimming and surfing under the summer sun without...

Maricopa lost a dining option last week when Chili’s pulled out of its planned Maricopa store, but the city has another new eatery coming...

Maricopa’s dining options took a hit last week when Chili’s announced it would not be opening in Maricopa after securing a location a year...

We've turned the page on a new year. It's time to look ahead and focus on a promising 2023. But before we do, let's take one...

For the past 5 years, Scott Shaw has been a daily fixture at Pacana Park, where he feeds the pigeons, ducks and other birds. Not...

The city was aglow with decorations for its annual Holiday Homes & Businesses on Parade contest. This year’s winners in various categories: Best Theme –...