COVID-19 forces innovation even in local essential businesses
“I think that’s awesome, I think it’s wonderful. I think it’s long overdue.”With the county and the state posting record-high unemployment but local consumerism...
City lawyers allege resident was paid to file suit over Apex
Players in a high-profile case against the City of Maricopa presented arguments Monday in a Pinal County courtroom, during which it was alleged by...
Sonoran Creek tenant improvements among permits granted
Here is a look at commercial permit activity in the city from July 16 - August 13, 2021:
Discount Tire has been issued a permit...
Denny’s preps for opening this month
A Denny's restaurant tentatively is scheduled to open Feb. 19 at 21195 N. John Wayne Parkway, according to corporate spokesperson Jillian Hutwagner.
Maricopa Chamber of Commerce...
Apex Motor Club returns to P&Z for new permit
Fresh off victories in court, the officers of Apex Motor Club were back before Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday seeking a development...
After brick-and-mortar, businesses try different approach
By Fran Lyons
While many home-based businesses in Maricopa are trying to build their way into a storefront, others are taking the opposite route.
Crate Coffee...
Ak-Chin, City of Maricopa win economic development awards
The Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board and Nice Creative have won a Golden Prospector Award and the City of Maricopa has earned a Golden Prospector...
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...
ED3 names new general manager after national search
The Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Brian E. Yerges as general manager.
Yerges is currently the city administrator...
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...
Home-building permits booming again in Maricopa
It’s been more than a decade since Maricopa saw the number of new home-building permits it racked up in September.
The total of 229 was...
How would you spend the $6 million? City council wants to know
With nearly $6 million incoming from the AZ Cares Fund, Maricopa City Council wants to hear from residents about how to spend it.
On Tuesday,...
Maricopa Ace leads state in Children’s Miracle Network fund-raiser
Maricopans made their Ace Hardware the state leader in the company’s April “Round Up for Kids” campaign for Children’s Miracle Network.
Ace customers opted to...
City to eliminate business licenses, request voluntary registry
At the State of the City event in October, Mayor Christian Price announced changes in the business license process for the City of Maricopa.
That...
City offers special business sign permits during construction
Maricopa City Council approved a temporary sign permit on May 10 for businesses impacted by the construction of the overpass in midtown Maricopa.
The permit...
Home-based Spotlight: My Maricopa Plumber – From rookie to master plumber
By Fran Lyons
Toma Fitzgerald knows his team well.
It is a close-knit unit and includes his wife, Danielle, who manages the office and administrative tasks...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
A new event for senior citizens, a return of a disc golf tourney, an important Chamber of Commerce breakfast and a call for public...
Street name changes precede grand plans for Heritage District
When the folks at City Hall talk about Heritage District redevelopment, they are not just talking about changing street names.
The ideas for the area...
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...
Laser Safety Solutions pinpoints need for training
By Raquel Hendrickson
Lasers revolutionized many industries, from manufacturing to medical procedures. Training workers in laser safety became a field of its own as a...
Edison Place sells after construction completed
The newly finished Edison Place on the southeast corner of John Wayne Parkway and Edison Road sold for $4.578 million to K&N Investors, according...
Paramotors let Maricopans ‘fly like a bird’ (video)
By Ethan McSweeney
The vehicle Mo Sheldon climbs into on an early Wednesday morning at Ak-Chin Regional Airport looks more like it belongs on a...
Water Problems: Global, others dispute state’s 100-year outlook
We will deepen wells. We will move wells. That’s our job.Water is a basic necessity for human existence, and the idea of losing it...
Poll: Readers embrace coming of Tractor Supply, but still want more
Maricopa is finally getting the big-box store residents have been clamoring for, and the populace – at least that portion that responded to our...
Developer preps empty lot for Edison Pointe
Construction equipment and earth movers began lining up Wednesday in the Edison Pointe lot just south of Fry’s Marketplace on John Wayne Parkway, an...
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...
Shamrock Farms tours open for season (video)
Shamrock Farms in Stanfield has opened for tours with the cooler weather setting in.
The tours are available for individuals, families and groups to find...
Overpass at 1: Bridge bypassed the tracks – and some businesses, too
The overpass is generally considered a huge success for the city, but there was collateral damage for some businesses working in the shadows of...
Excellent inspection marks for Maricopa restaurants
All 13 restaurants and eateries inspected by Pinal County Environmental Health from Dec. 16 to Jan. 15 received a clean bill of health.
EXCELLENT
Barro’s...
Dairy-to-housing conversion may create roundabout on SR 238
It’s early days, but the long-range impact of a master-planned community on the westside of town could be a roundabout leading to an overpass.
Green...