Sunrise Café finds second chance with new owner
Sunrise Café, the popular restaurant whose closing at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic became permanent, is being resurrected by a new owner with...
‘Hospital’ sign on SR 347 hints at future development
When a signboard went up Monday on John Wayne Parkway announcing a “community hospital” coming soon, eyebrows were raised at City Hall.
Exceptional Healthcare posted...
Arby’s Grand Opening celebration this weekend
Maricopa residents have been saying, "I'm Thinking Arby's"-- since a new Arby's restaurant opened in late July at 21600 N. John Wayne Parkway. ...
New postal center adds convenience for holiday season
The City of Maricopa has an early present to put under your tree! Just in time for the holiday rush, the City announces the...
Carls Jr. ready for construction
UPDATE Oct. 19, 4:26 p.m.: Construction crews will break ground Monday, according to Nick Robello, who confirmed they are still estimating a 2024 opening.
Carl’s...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin promotes Gulick to marketing director
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has promoted Samantha Gulick to director of marketing.
In her new role, Gulick will oversee all marketing efforts including advertising, public relations...
15-year anniversary: InMaricopa started with an idea, grew with the city
Not long after the incorporation of the City of Maricopa, Scott Bartle launched InMaricopa.com as a hyperlocal, online news source for the growing community....
Hair the focus of business, marriage
Seventeen years ago, Dick Crew and Karen Hwangbo met in a beauty shop in Garden Groves, Calif. Today they own one in Maricopa. ...
Maricopa Ace earns highest corporate recognition for 5th straight year
Ace Hardware Corporation is pleased to announce that Maricopa Ace Hardware achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its outstanding performance.
It is...
Maricopa welcomes four new businesses
Permits slowed this week with only four new businesses either applying for a new business permit or renewing their existing permit to operate in Maricopa.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino employees volunteer 15K-plus hours
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino employees surpassed their goal of volunteering 11,000 hours to give 15,737 hours last year.Volunteers operate through Harrah’s HERO program in which...
Recent restaurant inspections by county show few violations
According to Pinal County Environmental Services, six inspections were done from Oct. 17 to Nov. 3.
Satisfactory rating
F.O.R. Maricopa (Inspected Oct. 20)
Supervision
Person in charge shall...
‘New’ Walgreens gets liquor license
Walgreens is under interior construction and maintenance on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The location received approval for a liquor license from city council March 17.
Though...
Weekly ‘deals’ in Maricopa
Here are the weekly deals for Sept. 15 to Sept. 21.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino honors 2017 Caesars Award of Excellence winners
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced its 2017 Caesars Award of Excellence recipients, a distinction given to employees who consistently provide best-in-class service to guests, coworkers...
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...
Chamber offers solutions for small business employee needs
Finding a good employee isn't always easy. And finding a qualified employee can be even tougher. To cope with these challenges the Maricopa...
Realtor: Finally, a bit of good news for homebuyers
The month of October in Maricopa begins the typically quiet time of year for real estate.
The market is still red-hot for home sellers. Many...
Registration set to begin for Founder’s Day vendors
Vendors who are interested in taking part in the city's annual Founders Day event might want to take notice.
Bad gas haunts Maricopa drivers over weekend
A number of people who purchased gasoline at Circle K’s Smith-Enke Road and John Wayne Parkway location in Maricopa experienced serious damage to their...
Chandler hospital hiring 200 employees
The closest hospital to Maricopa, Chandler Regional Medical Center, recently announced it will soon start construction on two major expansion projects, adding a new patient tower and expanding its existing cardiac catheterization laboratories.
A+ Charter Schools continues Virtual Open Houses, student voting for school mascot
A+ Charter Schools began hosting virtual Open Houses via Zoom in March, with great success for families and students. The school will continue this...
Roost Motorsports opens on Papago Road
Roost Motorsports has opened in Thunderbird Farms to provide sales and service on motorbikes and more.
Colin Krabbe and Michael Plesh opened Roost in May...
See inside as Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino turns 25
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is celebrating both its 25th anniversary and the grand opening of its 2,000-seat Events Center on Thursday.
The new Events Center has...
Employers hiring at 3rd annual Job Fair
Central Arizona College’s third annual Job Fair will take place on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Maricopa Campus, 17945...
5 signs it could be time for a new property manager
It is not unusual for landlords to sever relationships with their property manager. Here are five reasons this happens:
Breakdown in communication – The...
Closing oculus, prepping for oil-change among Maricopa business moves
A company was granted a permit Nov. 9 to fill in an aesthetic opening between the first and second floors of Copper Sky Multigenerational...
Harrah’s ends deal with Comedy Spot
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort has recently canceled its partnership with the Comedy Spot, bringing an end to a nearly one-year relationship that brought acts such as Gilbert Gottfried and Hal Sparks to the Maricopa area.
Ducey rolls back all COVID-19 mitigation requirements
All remaining COVID-19 mitigation requirements in Arizona – local mask mandates included –were rolled back Thursday.
A new executive order from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino wins Tripadvisor 2021 Travelers’ Choice Award winner
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, has recognized Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice Award winner.
The award honors businesses that consistently deliver...