P&Z approves zoning change for Hogenes Farms
A 528-acre property was rezoned Monday night to allow for the development of a residential community of as many as 2,000 homes.
A request to...
Restaurants marked down by inspectors
Six Maricopa eateries were tagged by Pinal County health inspectors from May 15-June 14.
Cilantro’s Mexican Cocina
Internal temperatures of cooked steak being held in covered,...
8 elected to CAC Foundation board
Eight individuals were recently elected to three-year terms on the board of directors of the Central Arizona College Foundation. They were Scott Bartle, Brett...
440 homes planned for tract off MCG Highway
A developer has submitted a preliminary site plan for a community of 440 single-family homes off Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.
Emmerson Enterprises would develop a master...
Vince Leach is Arizona chamber’s Senator of the Year
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry on has named state Sen. Vince Leach its Senator of the Year for 2021.
The chamber specifically named...
P&Z to review Hogenes Farms proposal on Monday
The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will review Monday a Planned Area Development proposal for Hogenes Farms, a 528-acre mixed-use, master planned community.
The property...
La Quinta Inn owner anticipates opening soon
The long-awaited – and frequently delayed – opening of the city’s first hotel, the LaQuinta Inn & Suites at Copper Sky, is just weeks...
RNG projects in Arizona pave way for sustainable energy future
Southwest Gas is working to bring a clean, renewable source of energy to market from
unconventional origins you might not think of when warming homes,...
ED3 explains cause of Thursday’s power outage
A power outage late Thursday afternoon that affected about 1,200 Electrical District No. 3 customers was apparently caused by an underground fault, according to...
Power outage hits parts of Glennwilde, Senita and Villages
You might forgive those who swallowed hard when the power went out late Thursday afternoon.
On a day when the temperature reached 118 degrees, according...
City sells land for 2nd hospital, medical complex
Before Maricopa’s first hospital is completed, the city has cleared the way for another.
The city has sold a 4-acre parcel of land to S3...
The vote for the best Dad InMaricopa is in
Let’s celebrate Father’s Day! The voting has finished in the best Dad InMaricopa Award presented by Karsten's Maricopa Ace Hardware.
The winners will be notified...
Sprouts announces opening date
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced an opening date for its long-awaited 23,000-square-foot store in Sonoran Creek Marketplace.
The grocer announced Friday that construction will finish...
GTK: Mandi Lopez
Mandi Lopez, owner of The Indigo Ballroom, runs a pop-up dancing and yoga studio.
Hometown: Phoenix
Occupation: Owner, The Indigo Ballroom
Maricopan since: 2020
Family: My partner Jasper...
O’Jons pull out of apartment complex project
The O’Jon Terrace Apartments project at Honeycutt and Porter roads has been canceled due to the rising costs of construction, Kent and Chrystal O’Jon...
Deal for 1,160 acres foresees 3,600 homes in Hidden Valley
A Scottsdale land acquisition company has purchased 1,160 acres in Hidden Valley for $11.6 million and intends to sell it to one or more...
Trust has never been so important
By C. Jon Beecroft, M.D.
Trust is a hard thing to earn these days. This last year has taught us about trust, and lack of...
Business, development around town
Here’s an update on economic activity in Maricopa in May:
Otter Creek LLC will spend $90,000 to remodel the kitchen at the QuikTrip store, 20530...
Council hikes hotel, short-term rental tax
The Maricopa City Council Tuesday night increased the city’s lodging tax from 2% to 5.5%.
The tax on the “rental, leasing, and licensing for use...
Finding the joy of preplanning
By Kristin Gramando
J. Warren Funeral Services
No one is ever ready for the death of a loved one, but for Patty Higham, losing her mother...
Ditch your razor this summer
Shaving can be expensive and time-consuming. We don’t often notice the cost because it’s a small part of our weekly grocery bill, but each...
Realtor: To build, or not to build? That is the question
The current state of the Maricopa real estate market has more homebuyers considering new construction than since the heyday of 2006.
Yes, new builds are...
Maintenance can help extend life of your water heater
By Terry Leamon, My Maricopa Plumber
Do you wonder if water heater flushes are necessary? Do you do regular maintenance on your water heater?
Well, if...
West Side Story: Wave of development drives city forward
It is impossible to miss all the construction activity in Maricopa.
Graders and bulldozers moving earth on vacant land. Road crews improving and widening streets....
Drought and the Colorado River
By Shaina Shay
Water Resources & Conservation Specialist
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
The Colorado River Basin, like Arizona, is in the midst of a 20-plus-year drought that is stressing...
6 key projects west of SR 347
There is a long list of active and planned residential and commercial projects on Maricopa’s west side. Here are six that look to change...
Edkey CEO to receive Excellence in Education Award
The Edkey family of K-12 schools is pleased to announce president and CEO Mark Plitzuweit will receive the Excellence in Education Award at the...
Sit-down restaurant, big box retailer eye Edison Pointe
There's some good news for Maricopa residents clamoring for more sit-down restaurants.
Nando’s Mexican Café, a southeast Valley chain, is looking at Maricopa for its...
After 15 years at post office, Buck retires – with many friends
A bright spot at the Maricopa post office has dimmed.
The clerk better known as “Buck” stamped his retirement on a 15-year career behind the...
Guns, cash taken in weekend burglary at A1 Pawn
Two guns and cash were taken in a burglary at the A1 Pawn shop over the weekend.
The owner of the store at 19395 N....