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Building the foundation of job creation in our city, Maricopa

Most residents moved to Maricopa to find more affordable housing. By purchasing a home, they expressed a willingness to commute to job opportunities in...

3 restaurants wowed health inspectors

Whether you're jonesing for a plate of orange chicken, a few rolled taquitos or maybe a slice of ‘za this weekend, these three restaurants...

Taco Bell numero dos opens this month

Maricopa’s second Taco Bell will open this month.   Last year, InMaricopa announced the "Live Más” drive-thru would open its second restaurant at 42080 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The first location...
Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Director Kelly Anderson and Councilmember Henry Wade smile as LaQuinta Fisher cuts the ribbon in front of her new salon, Silk Press Xpress, on April 6, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

Silk Press Xpress ready to welcome new clients

A crowd of family, friends and local business owners cheered as LaQuinta Fisher cut the ribbon in front her new salon, Silk Press Xpress. The...

‘Uber for lawn care’ launches in Maricopa

The nation’s leader in on-demand lawn mowing has just launched its service in Maricopa. GreenPal, which has been described as “Uber for lawn care,” is...

WATCH: Foodie influencer cut off at Maricopa fish fry

A niche internet celebrity famous for his competitive eating got cut off during an all-you-can-fish-fry at a local restaurant and posted it on YouTube.  Joel...

Food inspectors ace 2 newest restaurants

The city’s newest restaurants wowed health inspectors in the first round of food inspections in Maricopa in over a month.   Inspectors last week awarded all...

ED3 named Reliable Public Power Provider

Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) Diamond Level designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable...

Circle K-backed car wash vies for city’s fourth

Another car wash is hoping your ride needs a quick spa day. Scottsdale-based Clean Freak Car Wash submitted pre-application paperwork last week to open next...
Customers walk in and out of the 99 Cents Only store on John Wayne Parkway and Edison Road on April 5, 2024. The discount giant announced plans to close all 371 of its stores by summer due to a change in the retail environment. [Monica D. Spencer]

City’s first discount store to close

Maricopa’s first discount store will shut its doors permanently by summer. Discount giant 99 Cents Only announced yesterday it plans to close all 371 of...

City leaders approve $29.3 million industrial land purchase

Maricopa City Council approved the purchase of 309 acres of land Tuesday night for $29.3 million to be paid for from the city’s cash...
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Another East Valley pizza parlor on the menu

Another sit-down restaurant is crust over the horizon. Ahwatukee-based Zzeek's Pizza submitted pre-application paperwork last week to open its sixth location near the southeast corner...

County health department seeks new inspector

Local foodies may have noticed a lack of restaurant inspections reported over the past month.  That’s because the county Environmental Health Department seeks a new...
An exterior view of the upcoming Cold Stone Creamery on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway and Porter Road on March 26, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

Ice cream shop’s construction a sherbet

Vero’s Chicago Pizza wasn’t the only business to install signage this week. The long-awaited Cold Stone Creamery unfurled its own “coming soon” banner this week...
A temporary banner for Vero Chicago Pizza spotted at the former location of Dell's Pizza and Wings Express on March 26, 2024. [Bryan Mordt]

East Valley pizzeria to replace Dell’s

Maricopa wasn’t short on pizza for long — the old crust couldn’t rise to the occasion, but after just a few weeks, a new...

Karsten’s Ace Hardware celebrates company’s 100th anniversary

The national Ace Hardware company marked its 100th anniversary today and the employees at Karsten’s ACE Hardware celebrated by serving free food from the...

Small biz director: ‘Fines can be awfully painful’ under new compliance

Maricopa businesses have a few months to report who owns their companies to the feds — or face dire consequences.   That’s why the Maricopa Chamber...

Red Star Vapor to open this weekend

Red Star Vapor plans to flip on its open sign and begin selling merchandise to vaping Maricopans tomorrow morning. The store received its certificate of...
An exterior view of Red Star Vapor at Edison Pointe on 44360 West Edison Road on March 21, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

City to get fourth vape shop

Mesa-based Red Star Vapor is looking to be Maricopa’s fourth vape shop off John Wayne Parkway, according to public documents obtained by InMaricopa. The retailer...
An interior view of the wash tunnel for Super Star Car Wash. The company submitted pre-application paperwork in March to construct a location on John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Avenue. [Courtesy Super Star Car Wash]

Express car wash wants to become city’s third

Wax on, wax off. Phoenix-based Super Star Car Wash wants to offer Maricopans a third option to sparkle and shine with a new shop on...

Home Depot progress moves forward

So far, Home Depot is measuring up to its goals for a fall opening. Crews were seen Monday morning laying foundation and constructing a wall...

Copa Kitchen to open next month

A favorite Maricopa food truck trades four wheels for four walls to serve customers at a new location. Asian Seoul owner Charlotte Stessel plans to...

BoSa’s creamy soft opening attracts cruller-crazed crowd

About the only thing softer than the inside of a BoSa Donut was the store’s Maricopa soft opening this morning.  The store in the Walmart...

Cocina Madrigal fire may snuff Maricopa plans

An award-winning restaurant with fleeting ties to Maricopa is looking even less likely to serve taco-craving patrons. A kitchen fire closed Cocina Madrigal on Sunday...

More rentals coming to Stonegate

Move over, Circle K and Starbucks — more housing development is coming to the growing Stonegate commercial area. Minnesota developer Roers Companies proposed building another...

Starbucks reopens after weeks of remodeling

Without fanfare, Maricopa’s only standalone Starbucks reopened early this morning after a six-week closure for remodeling. The 1,900-square-foot store at 21423 N. John Wayne Parkway...
An exterior view of Nando's Mexican Cafe on John Wayne Parkway and Edison Road on Jan. 22, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

Nando’s confirms opening date

Mark your calendars because your taco and margarita cravings are going to be satisfied in just a matter of days. Nando’s Mexican Café yesterday announced...

City releases Bdubs plans

The rumors are true: Buffalo Wild Wings plans to sling beer and chicken wings in Maricopa’s near future. The Atlanta-based sports bar submitted pre-application paperwork...

How a home watch service can actually save you money

Let’s face it — we all love the sunny Arizona weather. But these summers sure are brutal. That’s why so many of us like...

Global Water played big role in city’s growth

Global Water Resources just turned 20 years old! The city of Maricopa’s rapid growth over the past 20 years is paralleled by, and in...
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