Maricopan promoted to casino operations manager at Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced Matthew Kern has been promoted to casino operations manager. Kern’s responsibilities will include overseeing slots, slot performance, Bingo and Keno.
Kern...
Paperless Maricopans could clog sewer mains with ‘nonflushables’
By Bob McGovern
The run on toilet paper during the coronavirus pandemic is leading to another crisis – in the sewer system.
It’s actually a heightened...
Letter: Keeping connected communities calm
By John Schurz
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are universal and the impact is being...
John Wayne Parkway draws scrutiny for namesake’s old comments
After a group in Orange County, California, started a movement to remove John Wayne’s name from the airport in Santa Ana, the chatter began...
Native Grill to remain closed 4-6 weeks
Maricopa’s Native Grill and Wings will remain closed four to six more weeks, according to Adriana Espinosa, corporate spokesperson, on Monday.
What was described as...
Construction jobs, manufacturing come back strong in employment report
Arizona lost 7,200 nonfarm jobs from April to May, but the state’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.9 percent to 4.7 percent.“Building construction recorded its...
Q&A with Pinal County Economic Development Director Tim Kanavel (VIDEO)
Tim Kanavel has lived in Arizona 35 years and has worked for Pinal County for a decade. He is the first and, so far,...
School kitchens get highest grade from inspectors
Pinal County’s health inspectors spent most of their time in February checking out school kitchens, which received top marks, but one local food establishment...
Plumbing tips: What is a slab leak?
By Terry Leamon - My Maricopa Plumber
A slab leak is an industry term used to describe a leak that has developed in the copper...
City seeks purpose for undeveloped property
From State Route 238 to Stanfield, the City of Maricopa owns a wide array of land parcels. Since 2004, the City has acquired about...
Development around town
Some of the activities and progress on ongoing projects in the city:
Maricopa Fire Department’s new administration building, 45695 W. Edison Road, received a certificate...
Drought & Development: Planning Maricopa’s hypergrowth
Maricopa has the water to grow, but it also has a plan.
“Maricopa has had tremendous growth in its early incorporation,” said Kazi Haque, Maricopa’s...
Some – not all – see government assistance as path through pandemic
“It’s very important our local restaurants and businesses gain back the business as soon as possible. Hopefully by the end of April, the worst...
Health inspections turn up excellence
All seven Maricopa eateries inspected by Pinal County’s health department from March 16 to April 15 received clean marks.
Excellent
Barro’s Pizza
Central Arizona College –...
Hotel major element of Copper Sky commercial plans
Maricopa could have a hotel in place by 2020 if a newly signed agreement with Commercial Properties Inc. (CPI) goes according to plan.
Cecil Yates,...
Ak-Chin to be presenting sponsor at Phoenix Open
Waste Management Phoenix Open hosts The Thunderbirds announced today that the Ak-Chin Indian Community has signed on as the local presenting sponsor of the...
Big 5, Homestreet Bank among new business licenses
The following businesses applied for business licenses in Maricopa Nov. 16-Dec. 15:
Commercial: Big 5 Sporting Goods, Homestreet Bank
Home-based: Arizona Home Repair Service, Candy Creations,...
Barbers, beauty shops reopen after long pandemic shutdown
Barbers and cosmetologists in Arizona were permitted to reopen their shops Friday after being closed for weeks due to the state's response to the...
Appeals Court sides with Maricopa in Apex suit
The Arizona Court of Appeals has overruled a judgment against Maricopa regarding its actions on a proposed private racetrack.
The court, presided over by Judge...
New MCE director to bring new level of transparency to incubator
The incoming director of Maricopa’s small business incubator met with the public Thursday to discuss his ideas for the future, ideas that could very...
Business licenses in March
Storefronts: Good 2 Go Stores and ProPrx
Home-based: C&C Southwest Enterprises, Cardinal Handyman Services, Heartstone Creation, Go Fly a Kite, Laurie McCracken, Milspec Tactical, My...
Health inspectors try to keep up with growing number of food trucks
The number of food trucks in Pinal County is on the rise, and it is becoming a little more challenging for health inspectors.“Food trucks...
Year in Review: Top 10 Business stories of 2015 (video)
The local economy was on the rise in 2015, and residents were able to enjoy new venues for eating, see an expanded realty market...
New business licenses
Businesses and organizations receiving business licenses Oct. 16-Nov. 15:
Commercial: Great Escape Maricopa, Holistic Mental Health, Phoenix Sky Gear, WingStop
Home-based: Almentia KG LLC, Buddy’s Pet...
Dairy Queen, McDonald’s run into trouble with health inspector
Of 22 eateries inspected by the Pinal County Health Department Feb. 16-March 15, three were marked down, and two of those had serious problems.
KFC...
Exceptional Community Hospital earns ‘Gold Seal’ accreditation
Exceptional Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The...
With Apex memberships come great expectations
As Apex Motor Club begins to rise out of 278 acres on the northwest corner of State Route 238 and Ralston Road, Club members...
Edison Pointe businesses opening this month
Businesses within the new Edison Pointe shopping plaza are beginning to open this month.
The first opening is the Goodwill store, which plans a grand...
Edison Pointe loses 1 tenant, plans groundbreaking this summer
A long-awaited commercial retail project could be weeks away from breaking ground, according to both city officials and key players in the project’s development....