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2nd grader battles anti-food disease

By Chris Swords Betts “Her body is attacking all food,” said Jacquette Brown, mother of Justice Brown, a Maricopa second-grader. Justice was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis...

Chef: Ratatouille a healthy tradition – with no rats involved

By Chef Neil Magbnua This month’s recipe is for you vegetarians out there, or those of you who are trying to eat more vegetables but...

Maricopa soccer player joins new pro team

Maricopa City Council recognized a new professional soccer club that has been utilizing Copper Sky Regional Park and has now signed a local player. "I'm...

Maricopa mayor declares Black History Month

Text of Black History Month proclamation by Mayor Christian Price Whereas, Diversity of social identity, including racial and cultural identity, contributes positively to the development...

Top eucalyptus options for Maricopa

By Betty Beeman Eucalyptus was brought to America in the mid 1800s from Australia. Approximately 900 species of eucalyptus trees exist. These quick-growing trees have been...

MUSD board delays modified calendar until 2018

By Michelle Chance The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board approved a much discussed modified calendar Wednesday. However teachers, school staff and students won’t see...

Drag racer a driven survivor

To truly experience a drag race means much more than just to see it. Kim Bryant has had battles with both cancer and domestic...

Hidden Valley Auto Parts a haven for pickers, pullers

For more than 55 years a tucked away piece of land to the west of Maricopa has been a treasure trove of used auto...

Floodplain work on hold as report blows plans ‘out of the water’

Maricopa City Council was presented with a less-than-favorable floodplain update, evidence of likely delayed development.“Right now, we are kind of sunk at this point."...

Council hears community concerns about Global Water (VIDEO)

The mayor and city council lent their ears to the public Tuesday, calling on residents to speak about the city’s privately held water utility,...

Maricopa part of new online project on historic railroad towns

The Digital Arizona Library (DAZL) has launched its first Arizona Maps Online project, Arizona’s Historic Railroad Towns, which includes Maricopa. https://azlibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=4b903db0abbd49ab9eb7a18cf04ff05b The fully interactive map allows...

Against Abuse gala to be all ‘Boots and Bling’ (VIDEO)

What is perennially Maricopa’s most fancy-schmancy party is toning down a little this year, but that won’t change its purpose. The 12th annual Against Abuse...

What’s Happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

This week’s events in Maricopa include tours of the Maricopa Agricultural Center (Victor Jimenez explains below), a silent reading party, 2nd Saturday Market, Councilman...

Maricopa shows diversity with Black History Month

By Michelle Chance It was summertime in Baltimore. Almost every weekend was marked with festivals highlighting the many cultures within the community - Italian, Greek...

Maricopa kids ‘Read with a Rattler’ (VIDEO)

For the second year, members of the Arizona Rattlers arena football team came to Maricopa Public Library to read to children there through the...

Warm, sunny week of winter forecast for Maricopa

The National Weather Service is forecasting another week in the 70s for Maricopa, with highs even knocking on the door of 80 degrees. Today, the...

5 Tips for a Healthy Heart

February is National Heart Health Month. Maricopa cardiologist Dr. Zaher Akkad and his staff offer tips for keeping a healthy heart. 1.    Be physically active....

Maricopans gather to hear Edison Pointe business name-dropping

In arguably the most well-attended Maricopa Advocate Program event yet, representatives of the Edison Pointe development and Apex Motor Club gave details about their...

Local man to shave ‘skunk’ to benefit young leukemia patient

A Maricopa man is planning to sacrifice his facial hair to benefit a Maricopa youth recently diagnosed with leukemia. Mike Gray is planning to shave...

347 Grill joins Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge

By Sara Goodwin It’s that time of year again … nope, not Valentine’s Day; it’s something much sweeter…Girl Scout cookie season. From now through March 5,...

Southwest Regional Poetry Slam premieres with tight finish (gallery)

Two poets from Arizona and Utah battled to a tie in the debut of the Southwest Regional Poetry Slam on Saturday night at The...

Studio Crawl launches artistic month (map)

A Studio Crawl is the first of its kind in Maricopa and will launch a series of February “Got Arts, Maricopa” expo events. The Studio...

InMaricopa Spotlight: Chamber of Commerce Director Sara Troyer (VIDEO)

In spotlight for InMaricopa this week is Sara Troyer, director of Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, who talks about business growth, her past with MCE,...

Softball tournament to benefit victim of SR 347 pileup

By Michelle Chance Friends and teammates of a Maricopa man who was injured in a 12-car crash on State Route 347 in December are planning...

Fine weather expected this week in Maricopa

This week's forecast sees a return to consistent temperatures in the low 70s for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today's high will be...

New bathrooms, portables move Alternative Education Program forward

The Maricopa Unified School District unanimously voted Wednesday to approve the installation of additional bathrooms and portable buildings at Maricopa High School, a move...

MUSD group hosts Native American Fashion Show (gallery)

Native American Parent Advisory Committee at Maricopa Unified School District hosted a Native American Regalia Fashion Show on Thursday. Representatives of every native affiliation in...

Interstate 11 study feedback now available

Over the past year, the Arizona Department of Transportation asked the public and agencies to share their ideas, comments and concerns about the Interstate...

Girls at Butterfield Elementary in trouble over ‘hit list’

Maricopa Unified School District Superintendent Steve Chestnut sent out the following statement regarding an incident at Butterfield Elementary School: “Today at Butterfield Elementary administrators were...

MUSD seeks more input on ‘huge change’ in calendar

Maricopa Unified School District’s Governing Board decided Wednesday to further seek community feedback on an adjusted school calendar before they make a final decision. The...
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