![For Maricopa resident Janelle Gomez, the sorrow mirrors the loss of a family member. [Brian Petersheim]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gomez-534x462.jpg "Maricopa sheds tears amid Maui wildfires that killed dozens")
![Councilmember Vincent Manfredi at Great American 4th 2021 [Victor Moreno]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2021-Great-American-4th-e1688414543522-534x462.jpg "Embracing Freedom: Celebrating the Fourth of July")
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...
Phelps: The pandemic’s emotional toll
School is in session and, hopefully, a routine has been established and the children are adjusting well. But there may be concerns that loom...
September is Suicide Prevention Month — and perfect time to learn signs, symptoms
Every 11 minutes, a person dies by suicide. In 2020, 45,979 individuals took their own life. Almost as many people who live in the...
6 reasons to plan your own funeral
How do you want to be remembered? It’s an important decision. Preplanning your funeral now, before the need arises, puts you in charge of...
Today is Fentanyl Awareness & Prevention Day
Today marks the inaugural Fentanyl Awareness & Prevention Day in Maricopa and around the country, and City Council issued a proclamation to raise awareness...
CAC gets funding to assist veterans, spouses, dependents
Support Education and Employment for Vets recently provided $7,600 to Central Arizona College for the Stars and Stripes Scholarship.
The scholarship is designed to assist...
DIM and why you need it
Even though you know a healthy diet should include lots of fruits and vegetables, are you getting enough of them?
Even with the best intentions,...
Poll: Most hunker down to beat summer heat
The Arizona summer heat can be a drag. The heat hits long before Memorial Day and sticks around until Halloween, and there’s just no...
BBQ poll results are in, and chicken came in last!
In a very unscientific poll, InMaricopa asked “What is your favorite meal to throw on the barbecue for the Fourth of July?”
Here are the...
MPD enlists parents to halt teen parties in vacant new homes
Maricopa police are asking parents to help turn out the lights on a national crime trend observed recently in the city.
In recent weeks, officers...
Phoenix Rising player makes Maricopa appearance – Photos
Kevon Lambert, a defender and midfielder for Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship soccer league, stopped by a Maricopa supermarket Thursday to visit...
Tips to protect your teen driver
Submitted by ADOT
Summer is not only a hot time for the weather, but also for parents to help potential teenage drivers get some training...
Country Star Chris Janson to Hit the Stage at The Events Center
Country music sensation Chris Janson is bringing his chart-topping hits to The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Saturday, Aug. 13 for a...
Dads voted ‘the best’ in Maricopa
Kevin Hunt keeps busy with nine children and 41 grandchildren.
The first-place winner of the 2022 Best Dad InMaricopa contest sponsored by Maricopa Ace Hardware...
Great gift ideas for Dad – just in time for Father’s Day
Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, whether it’s for Father’s Day (next Sunday!) or anything else. While trying to come up with a...