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5 eateries have trouble keeping it cool

Five Maricopa eateries had to fix issues in the latest round of health inspections by the Pinal County Health Department. However, the city’s three...

Work under way to extend Edison Road for business park (video)

Two days after approving a final plat that divides the Estrella Gin Business Park into three parcels, the mayor and members of the city...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin expansion means changing dining experience

Expansion at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino means more than just 230 added hotel rooms. All of the venue’s dining establishments will have changes, and a...

Maricopa home building takes dramatic upswing

By Ethan McSweeney Home-building is booming yet again in Maricopa as companies build out neighborhoods and look to buy land for new communities elsewhere in...

KFC gets lengthy citation from health inspector

In a July 13 visit from the Pinal County Environmental Health Department, Maricopa’s KFC received the second worst rating, with 10 violations cited. Three...

Culver’s ready to start hiring in Maricopa (video)

The building isn't even up yet, but a Culver's restaurant is gearing up to start the hiring process in Maricopa. Area Supervisor Joseph Wood ...

‘Ice’ rink coming to UltraStar this month

By Ethan McSweeney It’s not a mirage, but it’s also not real ice. UltraStar Multi-tainment Center will open an ice skating rink, which will use indoor...

Home-based businesses dominate group of new biz licensees

The following licenses were issued May 16-June 15: Commercial: Bubba’s Cheesesteaks Home-based: A&C Cleaning, Grammatical Art, Home Again Elizabeth’s Dream, Jim McDaniel Photography, Maids of Glory,...

Good Donuts, True Grit correct health violations

The Pinal County Department of Environmental Health made several inspections of Maricopa food establishments between May 16 and June 15 and found two out...

City contracts could move stalled Edison Road extension

By Ethan McSweeney An extension of Edison Road west to State Route 238 will begin construction this summer pending approval of a contract by the...

J. Warren expands funeral services to Maricopa

By Ethan McSweeney For years, Maricopans faced a unique problem when it came to death: there were no funeral parlors in the city. That changed this...

Maricopa Job Fair hosts 52 employers today (video)

Fifty-two employers are in attendance at the Maricopa Community Job Fair at Harrah's Ak-Chin. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj2yy7Y0Qlc

Maricopa Job Fair at Harrah’s Ak-Chin July 6

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa job seekers may want to brush up their résumés. IF YOU GO Who: Approximately 50 employers What: Job fair When: July 6, 10 a.m....

SPONSORED CONTENT: Does it matter which pharmacy I use?

Have you ever changed your pharmacy because of a sale or special or just because of convenience? Have you ever stopped to think if...

Ak-Chin breaks ground on hotel expansion

With shovels in hand, Chairman Robert Miguel, along with members of the Ak-Chin Indian Community Tribal Council and executive leadership from Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, ...

Ace Hardware undergoing renovations (video)

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa’s Ace Hardware is undergoing renovations that will change the layout of the store with the hope that the new setup will...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino honors Caesars Award of Excellence winners

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced its 2016 Caesars Award of Excellence winners, a distinction given to employees who show exemplary customer service, serve as role...

Be Awesome mentoring program gets boost from Jack in the Box

By Ethan McSweeney Jack in the Box is donating lunches three days a week this summer to a Maricopa mentoring program for local youth after...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino donates portion of 5K Poker Run proceeds to 3 nonprofits

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino donated $1,000 to the United Way of Pinal County, $1,000 to Girls on the Run – Maricopa County and Pinal County...

City cracks down on ‘nuisance’ donation bins

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa is moving to remove unpermitted donation bins around the city after the owners of the bins failed to come into compliance...

New chamber leader sets goals

By Yvonne Gonzalez The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is rebuilding with its sixth director in eight years. Its newest executive director is a 2013 graduate of...

New business licenses issued in Maricopa

The following licenses were issued April 16-May 15: Commercial: Alexon Design Group, Fierro Contracting, Jordan Law, Kecia Philpot Farmers Insurance, Ketalog Inc. Home-based: Frank’s Lock &...

Great Wall, Papa Murphy’s, Spoons correct health violations

The Pinal County Department of Environmental Health made several inspections of Maricopa food establishments between April 13 and May 15 and found just three...

Bird knocks out power to 847 ED3 customers

A hawk caused a power outage in part of the Maricopa area this morning. According to Electrical District #3 Director of Engineering and Operations Larry...

MetroPCS comes to Maricopa; grand opening Saturday

Norman and Balsam Cholagh have opened a MetroPCS store in Maricopa, but it is not their first. They have other locations in Phoenix, Tempe, Avondale...

Ak-Chin Him-Dak Museum hosts Chamber mixer

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce took its monthly after-hours mixer to the Ak-Chin Indian Community, where the Him-Dak Museum and Archives played host for the...

Maricopa solar applications took nose-dive after ED3 changes

By Ethan McSweeney The number of solar installations in Maricopa has dropped significantly since the city’s electrical utility put a monthly limit into effect last...

Lawsuit filed over Chamber of Commerce transparency

By Yvonne Gonzalez A business owner is suing to force transparency from the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce. Chamber member Kimberly Diedrich, whose husband Carl competed to...

Plaza Bonita, MES correct health violations

While three eating establishments received excellent scores from March 16-April 15 Pinal County food inspections, two others were rated satisfactory. Firehouse Subs, Maricopa Wells Middle...

Maricopa streamlining business licenses

The City of Maricopa is updating its business license application process to make it easier and to allow online renewals. A committee has been...
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