Big crowd on beautiful evening enjoys annual Pacana Park Pumpkin Walk
A chilly Wednesday evening brought joy (and fright) to a large crowd, and loads of candy kept the kiddos happy and buzzing in what...
Ak-Chin opens skybridge at Harrah’s, UltraStar
When the Ak-Chin Indian Community completed construction on the UltraStar Multi-Tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle in 2012, the best options to get from there...
Out millions in MUSD land deal, property owner questions motives
Craig Emmerson was quite surprised at the news that greeted him Thursday morning.
The managing member of Maricopa 240 LLC had negotiated the sale of...
Realtor: Floodplains always impact homebuying, selling
By Dayv Morgan
One of the overlooked aspects of house-hunting in Maricopa is the floodplain.
Although Maricopa has not had a serious flood in decades, flood...
85239 adds journalist to growing staff
U.S. Army veteran Aaron Thacker joined the inmaricopa.com team Oct. 16. Thacker recently completed six years of service where he worked in public...
2 cosmetic treatments better than 1
When it comes to achieving your head-to-toe aesthetic goals, one size does NOT fit all. What may work wonders for someone else’s aesthetic needs may...
Nurse practitioner joins Sun Life family practice
Nurse practitioner Josh Hooton has joined the team at the Sun Life Family Health Maricopa Family Practice Office, 44765 W. Hathaway Ave., according to...
Sonoran Creek Marketplace breaks ground, plans Sprouts
It took two years to reach the point of breaking ground on the planned Sonoran Creek Marketplace. Developers expect it to be another year...
Unemployment declines for third month
The unemployment rate in the city of Maricopa declined for the third month in a row in March.
Medicare changes
By Gloria Smith
A lot changed in Medicare this year with more coming in 2020.
• A new Open Enrollment was introduced to allow switching from...
Gomez Tire fills niche in Maricopa
While several shops in Maricopa offer tire services, Tommy Gomez is looking to find a customer niche to help get his new business of the ground.
Is testosterone only for men?
Low testosterone in women is much more common than most people realize. It’s no secret that testosterone plays an integral role in male health...
‘Pesty’ health violations at multiple restaurants
Inspectors from Pinal County Environmental Services found violations at three of the establishments they visited May 4-May 18. All the schools inspected were among...
Tacos N’ More dry no more
Look for the tap not to run dry at Tacos N' More, 19171 North John Wayne Parkway, following last weekend's decision by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control.
8.5 billion gallons of water saved and counting
By Jon Corwin, Global Water Resources
In 2003 Global Water Resources was founded on a simple principle: in the desert southwest the factors of diminishing...
CLA creates STEAM-based summer camp for Maricopa kids
Children’s Learning Adventure implements STEAM based curriculum, that models a child’s natural learning style, and is seamlessly integrated into every classroom. Children can grow, learn, explore,...
BoSa Donuts to open next month
Donut worry, Maricopans!
BoSa Donuts will begin serving its bounty of glazed and frosted fried treats next month, according to Mayor Nancy Smith.
Smith shared...
Bashas’ seafood shut down, permit suspended after sewage leak
Pinal County health inspectors closed a local grocer’s meat department and suspended its permit after discovering a sewage leak.
It’s the first “unacceptable” rating the...
Chamber offers affordable healthcare for small businesses, to discuss Dec. 12
Maricopa's playing field is about to be leveled for small businesses that normally can't afford to offer health insurance as a part of their...
Business Briefs
A new business in town, a new office for the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce and a night for the Chamber highlight this week's business briefs.
Akers and Borromeo named new Chamber directors
The votes are in, and the results have been tallied.
Looking for new small-business space? Try Estrella Gin Business Park
As the city and the Maricopa Economic Development Alliance have taken occupancy of the first office building at Estrella Gin Business Park, the building...
Experts: How to secure the right tenants
Not all tenants are created equal, and finding quality tenants is essential to the success of a real estate investment. It is important to...
Pinal just misses key benchmark for business reopenings
Maricopa businesses will have to remain closed for now as Pinal County missed a key benchmark in its efforts to reach a moderate level...
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, AZ Science Center partner for night of culture and scientific...
Discover the culture of the Pima and Maricopa tribes, see the night sky during the Geminids meteor shower and enjoy an evening of storytelling, artisans and science on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa.
Madden to Manage Maricopa Branch for Great American Realty
Prominent local residential real estate agent Dawn Madden is returning to her agency roots. Madden is moving her real estate business from Long...
Hidden Valley business cleans up in Maricopa
The owners of Sparkle House Cleaning appear to have chosen an appropriate name for their family-owned cleaning business.
New businesses seeking licenses
The following businesses applied for new or renewed business licences in Maricopa Jan. 16-Feb. 15.
Commercial: Above and Beyond Nails & Spa, KT Landscape, Liberty...
UltraStar’s Saks: Ak-Chin takeover was always the plan
Adam Saks knew the day was coming for a long time, and it arrived Friday.
The Ak-Chin Community took over operations of the entertainment complex...
Townhome development gets P&Z approvals
The City Planning and Zoning commission granted approval Monday for a minor general plan amendment and the rezoning of 16.1 acres for a multi-family...