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ADOT updates I-10/Broadway Curve project, solicits public survey on work

Soon, new bridges at Broadway Road and 48th Street will open. Work on collector-distributor roads from U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway to State Route 143/Hohokam Expressway are...

Dog-day afternoon for Kody and pals at new canine romp area at Pacana Park

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...

Thrown phone leaves girlfriend shaken, man arrested on assault charge

A man who became upset about a text on his girlfriend's phone was arrested on suspicion of throwing the phone at her, according to...

City still planning commercial project south of overpass

Nearly a year after City Manager Rick Horst confirmed a major retail development was coming south of the State Route 347/John Wayne Parkway railroad...
APEX Garage Condo rendering exterior

’22 in review: Garage condos rise at APEX

The dream of a fully built-out “country-club racetrack” in west Maricopa accelerated in 2022. The development at APEX Motor Club off State Route 238 at...

2023: A guide to HOAs in Maricopa

If you are living in Maricopa as a renter or a homeowner, there is a good chance you live in a community with a...

Poll: Readers value the arts as quality-of-life amenity in the community

In a poll that generated the closest results in recent memory, our weekly reader poll asked, “How vital are the arts to a growing...

’22 in review: Real estate market rode a wicked rollercoaster across city

In the past, describing the Maricopa real estate market in a few words was easy. This past year was different, though, because the market made...

Deadline nears for donations to CAC Foundation’s A Night of Stars

Deadline is Jan. 25 for those interested in donating to the Central Arizona College Foundation's annual A Night of Stars at 6 p.m. Friday,...

Hidden Valley home claims most expensive sale of year

While this massive home is not within city limits, it is dubbed as the priciest home sold in the Maricopa area in 2022, fetching...

Winter weather closes high-country highways

Maricopa residents thinking of a trip to the high country to frolic in the snow that blanketed Arizona’s mountains this week should make sure...

’22 in review: Top Maricopa homes sold

According to Multiple Listing Service, 164 homes sold for more than $500,000 in Maricopa city limits in 2022.  It was a roller-coaster year for pricing,...

Weekend freeway closures could affect airport, East Valley travel

Maricopans headed to the airport or East Valley this weekend should pack a little extra patience as several freeway closures and detours could extend...

’22 in review: The rise of the apartments

The single-family home is king in Maricopa. But a housing shift is beginning. More options are coming — in the short term and long term...

Man hit in head with glass bottle, Maricopa Meadows man arrested

A Maricopa Meadows resident was taken into custody after being accused of hitting another man in the head with a glass bottle Jan. 11...

More people on the way? City’s largest apartment complex gets zoning OK

City Council unanimously approved two measures Tuesday that move what would be the city’s largest apartment community – 574 units – closer to reality. The...

Desert Wind students, parents attend city model showcase

Desert Wind Middle School students participated in a city-model showcase Thursday night, where friends and family of the students could view their models and...

Night Market Time Machine: A salute to fashion, music — and cars with fins

The inaugural Night Market Time Machine at Copper Sky on Jan. 13 proved to be a unique vehicle that transported visitors through five decades...

Santa Rosa Wash running following winter rain

The Santa Rosa Wash is seeing lots of waterflow from the recent rain, but that does not seem to deter Maricopa drivers from attempting...

I-10 East reduced to 1 lane near SR 587 starting tonight

Drivers heading east on Interstate 10 in the vicinity of State Route 587/Casa Blanca Road during the coming week should plan for delays. Eastbound I-10...

New hospital highlights Tuesday City Council agenda

Tuesday’s City Council meeting is expected to focus heavily on development, in particular two high-profile projects south of the overpass. Five of the nine items...

What collagen peptides mean to your well-being

Collagen is a special type of protein that accounts for as much as 30% of the body’s total protein. It’s a primary structural component...

Villas at Stonegate Townhouses get P&Z nod

A 293-unit townhouse community that was continued once and then sent back to the developer for changes, received unanimous approval from the Planning &...

Buying a home? There are ways to bring down your mortgage payments

After hitting a rate of nearly 7.5 percent in November, it appears that mortgage rates might be softening as we head into 2023. Most people...

Downey tabbed for second term as MUSD president; new members take oath

Robert Downey was unanimously chosen Wednesday to serve a second year as president of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board. The role of vice...

Pedal to the metal on her petals

She has worked in banks. She has dressed hair. She has shipped freight all over the world. And she’s been pretty good at all of...

Why use pro management services to build real estate investment portfolio

Real estate could be an effective place to grow your hard-earned money, but it must be managed skillfully. It could become a drain on...

School district resets attendance boundaries for Saddleback, Santa Cruz

The Maricopa Unified School District on Wednesday unanimously approved realignment of attendance boundaries for two of its six elementary schools. The move will impact 292...
I-11 recommended corridor

’22 in review: Environmentalists’ challenge to I-11 plan still in court

Latest in a series reviewing news events of the past year. The mostly unfunded Interstate 11 project has many, many miles to go before carrying...

Copa Flats first phase nearly full; Phase 2 leasing begins Jan. 18

The initial phase of the city’s first all-affordable housing apartment project is nearly filled, developer and manager Real Estate Equities said. In an email to...
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