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...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
As I sit here listening to holiday music, I am reminded how grateful we are to have you as a reader.
Since 2004, InMaricopa has...
Christmas campaign targets teens impacted by domestic violence
DOVES Network, a domestic violence support group based in Maricopa, will hold its third annual “You Are Not Forgotten Christmas Drive” this year.
Each year,...
Kelvin Eric Trey Liermann III
Kelvin Eric Trey Liermann III was born in Mesa on May 24, 2007. He is a Rainbow Baby after the passing of his big...
Though the weather outside is frightful, MerryCopa fun seekers pour it on
The grounds might have been dampened but spirits weren't at the annual MerryCopa on Saturday afternoon at Copper Sky park. Despite precipitation, many braved...
Annual MerryCopa continues today after Friday tree-lighting kickoff
MerryCopa, which has grown into the largest event of the holiday season in the city, got under way Friday night with the annual tree...
MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight
The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...
Light parade, carnival, rodeo, concerts highlight annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas
The annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas, or “birthday” celebration of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 18 at venues around...
Michael J. Kramarczyk Sr., 77
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Michael J. Kramarczyk Sr., 77, of Maricopa, on Nov. 25, 2022. This devoted husband, father and...
UofA offers free, CDC recognized diabetes-prevention program
Research shows you can prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes by eating healthy, losing weight and being more active.
A University of Arizona program has...
Arizona’s favorite Thanksgiving sides: Do your taste buds and traditions agree?
With less than two weeks until Thanksgiving Day, the age-old debate is revived: What are the best companions to that coveted T-Day turkey?
We have...
Relay for Life draws survivors, families, supporters to battle breast cancer
08One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society.
In...
Beautiful conditions greet church’s annual services, day in the park
On a picture-perfect afternoon Sunday, dozens came out to Copper Sky Regional Park for Calvary Chapel Maricopa's annual Church in the Park.
Following a service...
Maricopa church plans a day at the park to enjoy fellowship in fall weather
The summer heat has broken, and Calvary Chapel Maricopa is moving outdoors for a Sunday to enjoy it.
The ministry’s annual Church in the Park...
Halloween 2022 frightful across city
It's November, and that's a good thing if you scare easily.
The ghosts, pumpkins and headstones that popped up in yards across Maricopa for Halloween...
City’s Relay for Life faces uncertain future in fight vs. breast cancer
One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society.
In...
Living Word ministry strives to be beacon of prayer in Oct. 30 debut
When a new ministry debuts Sunday evening, the pastor delivering a message of hope to the downtrodden will have heightened credibility.
He has been there,...
American Legion Spooktacular Car Show set Sunday at Veterans Center
Do you enjoy viewing unique cars?
There will be 10 categories of vehicles on display Sunday, Oct. 30, as American Legion Post 133 and Sons...
Tractor Supply coming to Maricopa
Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has taken initial steps to come to Maricopa, a city official confirmed Tuesday...
Poll: Rising food prices impacting Maricopans
Inflation has been rising during the past several months, putting a dent in the budgets of Maricopans. In addition to spiking gas prices, the...
Maricopa Museum and Visitor Center at Heritage Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Years of work by the City of Maricopa and the Maricopa Historically Society, are soon to culminate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the...
Food prices up nearly 15.6% since January 2021
The cost of food has risen by 15.6% since January 2021, according to data released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In January...
Surf park will use water — but not as much as you think
The proposed PHX Surf Park will be a tourist attraction, economic development engine and attention-getter for Maricopa.
With two 5-acre surf lagoons, a lazy river,...
Fire Prevention Week: Home-escape plan may save your life
You’re relaxing at home. Suddenly, you notice smoke billowing. Usually, it’s from the kitchen. By the time you see it, you might have only...
Options for senior housing, care
When it comes to decisions regarding housing at the time of retirement, most everyone is simply trying to decide where they want to live....
City celebrates fall with Saturday’s Salsa Night Market
With summer finally over (at least according to the calendar), Maricopa celebrates the arrival of fall with its annual Salsa Night Market 6-10 p.m....
Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation read at City Council meeting this week
Gov. Doug Ducey’s director of documents, Naya Carson, read and presented the Maricopa City Council a proclamation declaring Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 Hispanic...
Central Arizona College Now Accepting Applications for New LPN to RN Bridge Program
By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing
Central Arizona College is now accepting applications for the new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered...
Labor Day celebrates workers, summer’s end
Labor Day, designed to appease workers in the 19th century, serves as the unofficial end to summer and gives recognition to the contributions of...
Boy, 1, hospitalized after being found in pool
At about 5:30 p.m., Friday, Maricopa’s police and fire departments responded after a 1-year-old boy was found in a swimming pool.
The boy's mother performed...