Maricopa Boomtown: Businesses roll along despite pandemic
The numbers don’t lie: the coronavirus has ravaged the national economy since March.
Across the country, nearly 100,000 small businesses closed, nearly 60% of...
Restaurant closes for deep cleaning after positive COVID-19 case
A popular Maricopa restaurant immediately closed Friday after learning an employee tested positive for coronavirus.
A staffer at Native Grill & Wings, who last worked...
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...
Business, development around town
This month's update on economic activity in Maricopa:
Since Arizona added remote sales to the list of businesses paying a transaction privilege tax (sales tax),...
Arizona voters approve recreational marijuana
Arizona was one of four states on Election Day to pass a ballot issue allowing recreational marijuana.
Two states approved medical marijuana.
In Arizona, Proposition 207...
Bahama Buck’s opens to great fanfare (GALLERY)
The much-anticipated arrival of Bahama Buck's has finally arrived.
The shaved ice emporium on North Porter Road in Oasis at the Wells had a VIP...
Vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 452 to secure Maricopa’s energy future
Southwest Gas is proud to serve the City of Maricopa. For decades, we’ve helped heat homes, deliver hot showers and cook meals in Maricopa...
It’s a walk in the park for kiddos in costumes (GALLERY)
The Pacana Park Walk n' Treat on Oct. 28 was a spine-tingling and sweet success.
More than 60 local vendors set up for the city...
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...
Maricopa community hospital will be company’s first in Arizona
Exceptional Community Hospital Celebrates Groundbreaking for Maricopa Facility with two celebrations Friday November 13th 2020 at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Space is limited...
MUSD to get update on new high school plans
With escrow scheduled to end Tuesday, the purchase of land for a second high school returns to a Wednesday agenda of the Maricopa Unified...
At long last, ground broken for development of Estrella Gin
It was a long time coming. That was a consistent phrase at the groundbreaking for the Estrella Gin business park.
However, Mayor Christian Price said...
CPA: Comparing tax plans of presidential candidates
By Chris J. Scoggin, CPA
As of this writing, we are less than three weeks away from the presidential election. So, by the time you...
Dayv Morgan: Buyers may turn to new builds in seller’s market
By Dayv Morgan
In today’s seller’s market, homebuyers face a real challenge.
They are competing with many others for existing homes, facing higher and higher bids...
Groundbreaking set for Friday at Estrella Gin
Ground will be broken Friday morning on the city’s first business park.
The 30-plus-acre Estrella Gin Business Park will be a major hub for business...
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...
UltraStar out at Ak-Chin entertainment center
UltraStar Cinemas, the company that has been managing the entertainment complex at Ak-Chin Circle, is out.
In a Facebook message posted about 9 p.m. on...
Online shopping benefits Maricopa
Maricopa’s online shoppers have contributed more than three-quarters of a million dollars to local coffers.
Since Arizona added remote sales to the list of businesses...
Bahama Buck’s owners excited to bring Sno to Maricopa
A physician and an engineer may not seem a likely pair to open a Bahama Buck’s franchise, but they are excited about the opportunities.
Dr....
REV@Porter gets site plan approval for multi-family housing
An “atypical” multi-family residential development received a design review permit.
REV@Porter, property owned by El Dorado Holdings, is at the southeast corner of Porter Road...
Hospital to break ground next month
Exceptional Healthcare, a private specialty hospital company, expects to break ground for its facility Nov. 13.
Monday, Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission approved a site...
What’s on the ballot? Some big questions
Aside from all the candidates to elect, Maricopa voters have three issues to decide in the General Election.
Two of the issues are statewide questions...
Skimmers victimize Maricopans, clean out bank accounts
Skimmers are active in Maricopa. Very active.
Leticia Rios found out the hard way.
So have a lot of others.
Rios was victimized on Aug. 5, the...
Most expensive home sold: 4BR with diving pool, putting green
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15 was a huge two-story, four-bedroom former DR Horton model home with...
Business, development news around the town
Development and business news in Maricopa Aug. 16-Sept. 15:
Rili-B’s Taco Shop, an affiliate of Riliberto’s, opened Sept. 11 at 19975 N. John Wayne Parkway.
Honeycutt...
Signs of life at ‘ghost subdivision’
Maricopa’s “ghost subdivision” is coming back to life. Dormant for a decade, the Santa Rosa Crossing development with a long history and no homes...
How Mike Ingram brought together building blocks of Maricopa (VIDEO)
Mike Ingram is not crazy or stupid.
That may be obvious to observers now, but 25 years ago, many of Arizona’s most knowledgeable movers and...
GTK: Sheila Harris
Sheila Harris, a Colorado native and nine-year resident of Maricopa, is a Realtor.
Hometown: Aurora, Colo.
Reside in: Tortosa
Maricopan since: 2011
Occupation: Realtor with HarrisAZHomes with HomeSmart...
Ace Hardware presents $1,600 to MHS Rams Football
Ace Hardware owner David Karsten presented a fundraising check for $1,600 to the MHS Rams Football Booster Club Saturday morning.
Last month, three shifts of...
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...