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How minimum wage increase may affect local business

Some working Maricopans might see beefier paychecks next month. Arizona will increase its minimum wage Monday from $13.85 to $14.35. The 50-cent bump is part of...

City to get 7th gas station

Maricopans may soon have another fueling option away from the city’s main strip.  Tempe-based Circle K proposed constructing a new location on the northwest corner...

Donut shop dinged on several cleaning violations

Health inspectors visited several restaurants this week and found violations at Maricopa donut and sandwich shops.   Inspectors with Pinal County Environmental Health visited eight local restaurants...

City creating jobs, economic prosperity by funding transportation corridor

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors established the Pinal Regional Transportation Authority (PRTA) in 2015 as a public improvement and taxing subdivision of the...

We are not replaceable, most Maricopans say in poll

A majority of Maricopans say their special career skills ward off the threat of artificial intelligence replacing them in the workplace. InMaricopa’s weekly poll shows...
U-Haul project

Big U-Haul project nears construction

A large-scale U-Haul project on 10 acres in Maricopa is heading for city approval. Structures totaling 25,372 square feet are proposed for the site on...
Crews with Baldwin Development Group works on Maricopa's second Taco Bell Dec. 18, 2023. [Brian Petersheim Jr.

2nd Taco Bell on track for 2024 opening

Developer’s confirmed Maricopa’s second Taco Bell is on track for a 2024 opening.  Earlier this year, InMaricopa announced the drive-thru would open its second restaurant...

Developers: Carl’s Jr. still on track for opening in early 2024

Carl’s Jr. is getting closer to making its Maricopa comeback.   In late-October, crews started moving dirt on a vacant lot between Maricopa Animal Hospital and...
Sequoia Pathway Academy [Brian Petersheim Jr.]

Multiple schools receive perfect food ratings

Health inspectors visited a few Maricopa school cafeterias just before winter break — all of them receiving an A+ grade on their report cards.  Inspectors...

2024: Time to focus on you more

This year has truly flown by! It seems I say that every year, but every year feels even faster than the one that came before...

POLL: Maricopans go Native with wings

Wings are one of America’s messiest meals.  Spicy hot with a side of ranch? Easy.   Drenched in honey barbecue sauce? Got you covered.  No matter how...

Permits approved for five commercial projects

Here is a list of commercial permits in Maricopa Oct. 9 to Nov. 3. Taco Bell to construct a new building at 42080 W. Maricopa-Casa...

New hospital plans back on

The city has been flirting with a second hospital — and their on-again, off-again relationship took a positive turn this week. Maricopa City Council unanimously...

This restaurant’s 12 days of cocktails will leave you feeling jolly

Looking for a more grown-up version of an advent calendar?   Today, the Silver Spur Grill unveiled its new 12 Days of Cocktails menu, featuring a...

Starbucks closure only temporary, so don’t get steamed

Diehard Starbucks customers in Maricopa will have to go elsewhere for their caffeine fixes when the city’s only freestanding store — and only drive-thru...

Tractor Supply opens softly, plans Jan. 6 grand opening

Tractor Supply employees welcomed curious customers during its soft opening Friday, but its official grand opening date is still set for Jan. 6. The farm...

WALM-ART: Retail giant’s 5 symbols of Maricopa

One of Maricopa’s best-kept secrets comes in the way of artwork inside Walmart. And nobody can name the artist. Even a Walmart manager who said she...

Moldy tomatoes among DQ violations

Editor’s note: Gyro Grill received an “Excellent” rating Nov. 29. It was not reported by Pinal County Environmental Health until after InMaricopa’s last report...

Newest pizzeria ‘topping’ the competition

Chicago’s deep-dish stuffed pizza and New York’s thin slice have long created a feud between the cities. You’ve got classic Italian pies and reliable...

This local waiter works for nothing

There’s a new food server at Denny’s restaurant in Maricopa. He can carry three trays of food at once and silently glides down the aisles...

Popular food truck to open restaurant

A local food truck favorite is about to evolve.  The owners of popular food truck Asian Seoul announced Thursday they will open a permanent location...

In-N-Out: Maricopa is ‘a wonderful community’

If you’re in the mood for a Double-Double, your best bet is Devin Booker. Your next best bet is an In-N-Out Burger in the...
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Chick-fil-A wants Maricopa location

Chick-fil-A said it wants to come to town — but couldn’t confirm plans to do so just yet.  The Atlanta-based evangelistic chicken chain, requested by...

Home Depot to break ground this month

“How doers get more done.” Home Depot is staying true to its motto here in Maricopa. The retailer confirmed plans to begin construction at its future...
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Cane’s: No interest in Maricopa

Sad news for Caniacs — this chicken finger shop has no plans to open a Maricopa location.  The Baton Rouge, La.-based company was mentioned during...

Pizza, froyo shops rated excellent

Pinal County Health Department inspectors visited two Maricopa eateries this week — a pizzeria and a yogurt shop.  Health inspectors visited only those two establishments in...

Talks of second Dutch Bros ‘dropped off’

Plans to open a second Dutch Bros Coffee in Maricopa might be over-roasted after the company iced out city developers in recent months. Amid chatter...

POLL: Newest burger joint serves best patty in town

Nothing screams “American cuisine” like a hamburger.  Extra lettuce, hold the pickles?  Or a plant-based burger? That’s impossible.  No matter how you like it, there’s no shortage...

BoSa donuts teases opening

A quintessentially Arizonan donut shop is moving forward with construction, according to city documents obtained by InMaricopa this month. BoSa Donuts put up new "coming soon"...
Paletas sit in a tray of ice. [Courtesy Food Forever via Flickr]

Ice cream shop looks to bring taste of Michoacán

Paletas, Dorilocos and fresas con crema are headed to Maricopa. La Michoacana Cristeros submitted paperwork last week to establish a Mexican snacks and ice cream...
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