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West Maricopa Village

P&Z acts; West Maricopa Village construction could begin soon

The Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday approved a change in zoning for the proposed West Maricopa Village. The board rezoned the proposed 35-acre development...
Satyr Moon Troy Talmadge

Satyr Moon offers colorful twist on traditional tattoo parlors

The images from the past of a tattoo parlor may be a bit of a cliche, but those sometimes come from a place of...
Sheila Sudano Healed Hearts

Healed Hearts seeks foster families in Maricopa

Maricopa residents are a giving bunch, eager to help those in need and rise to the occasion when neighbors are in distress. That makes Sheila...
BIZ Kristina Donnay

RF microneedling improves tone, texture of face, body

During the aging process, our skin slowly starts to lose the healthy supply of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastins we once had when we...
Swimming pool

In Maricopa, building backyard pool worth the investment

With the summer heat soon to return, thoughts of a backyard pool are enticing. But many homeowners are hesitant to add one, thinking the cost...
Health Restaurant Inspections

2 eateries written up by inspectors

Two Maricopa eateries were marked down by Pinal County health inspectors from Dec. 11-Jan. 11. The internal temperatures of scrambled eggs being held in double...
Exceptional Healthcare ER

Business, development around town

A permit was issued to Desert Cedars Equities for construction of Exceptional Healthcare’s 20,750-square-foot office building valued at $6.5 million at 19060 N. John...
Global Water Assistance

Global Water helped community with $140K for COVID relief in 2020

Global Water Resources continued to be a strong supporter of Maricopa community initiatives during 2020, including contributions of more than $140,000 to area programs. “Due...
Chris J. Scoggin Chaston Tax

Tax time: Stimulus checks, PPP loans for small business

As we head into tax season, your partners at CS CPA Group want to help you prepare for the largest refund possible. To say that...
Minuteman Supply Pearle Robertson

Navy veteran opens gun shop

A Navy veteran is behind the city’s second gun shop. Pearle Robertson opened up Minuteman Supply in mid-January at The Wells, signing a three-year lease...
Garbage Disposal Flickr

Plumber: Never put these things down garbage disposal

By Terry Leamon, My Maricopa Plumber A few common things can cause backed-up drains. Here’s a few tips on stuff that you should NEVER put...
MUSD Job Fair 2021

MUSD to host drive-in job fair Saturday

The Maricopa Unified School District is looking to hire new employees. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the district will host a Fifties-themed...
Brant and Cathi England

GTK: Brant England

Brant England, a Maricopa resident since 2005, is the owner of Donovan's Landscaping. Hometown: Florence Reside in: Hidden Valley Maricopan since: 2005 Occupation: Owner, Donovan's Landscaping LLC Family: My...
Wild Horse Pass Dev map

Wild Horse Pass selects developer for 10M-square-foot project

After a deliberative process, the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority (WHPDA) announced the selection of Scottsdale-based legacy developer Sunbelt Holdings to lead the development...
North Santa Cruz Wash

Removing 11 square miles from floodplain could spur wave of revenue

The North Santa Cruz Wash floodplain is a significant impediment to economic development on the east side of Maricopa. But a mitigation project to remove...
Pinal County Logo

Pinal County survey assesses residents’ occupational skills

Pinal County residents have the opportunity to tell county leaders their needs and wishes for the community. The Pinal County 2020/21 Skills Assessment Study Survey...
Vanessa Valenzuela Trash Can-itizer

GTK: Vanessa Valenzuela

Vanessa Valenzuela is the owner of Maricopa Trash Can-itizer. Hometown: Mesa Maricopan since: 2015 Occupation: Mother of two, entrepreneur and business owner Family: Husband and two children Pets: One...
Heritage District rendering

Pedestrian bridge would link Heritage District, South Bridge

Two highly visible economic development projects – the Heritage District and South Bridge – would blend together as envisioned by city staff. During a recent...
Illustration - Light Rail on SR 347?

City dreams about the future: multi-use stadium, light rail and a ‘ring road’

For Maricopans who share a grand vision for their growing city, Thursday’s city planning session was like Christmas, a birthday and Mardi Gras rolled...
Poll Results Needed Businesses

Poll: New restaurants needed most in town

Last week, InMaricopa asked readers to weigh in on the types of businesses needed in the city. “What types of stores, restaurants are needed most...
Bret Roberts Doug Ducey

Roberts seeks end to Ducey’s COVID-19 emergency declaration

State Rep. Bret Roberts, LD-11, introduced legislation Monday calling for an end to the State Emergency Declaration issued in March by Gov. Doug Ducey. Some...
Tortosa building aerial

2020 real estate recap: median home sales price climbed 13.4%

The Maricopa real estate market strongly favored sellers for much of the year. And though 2020 will be forever ingrained in our minds for...
Shower head

Global Water rate hike could gain mid-2021 approval

The proposed rate hike requested by Maricopa’s primary water utility, Global Water Resources, is moving through the vetting and approval process and could be...
Global Water Bill

How rate increase might impact your Global Water bill

If approved, the rate increases requested by Global Water for each of its various subsidiary companies will likely take effect in January 2022. The company...
Pat Kieny Native Grill

Native Grill owner tastes success despite 9/11, housing crash, fires and COVID-19

All business owners encounter hurdles as they are getting things going; it’s part of the process. Pat Kieny, the owner of Native Grill & Wings,...
Arizona Bike Garage Matt Stewart

Former motocross star opens city’s first bike shop

If real estate is all about location, location, location, then retail businesses are all about finding the right niche. And what could be better...

Restaurant tagged in health inspection

One restaurant was marked down during Pinal County health inspectors’ examination of Maricopa eateries Nov. 14-Dec. 10. Say Sushi received a “satisfactory” grade rather...
Palo Brea construction

Business, development around town

Here’s an update on economic activity in Maricopa in December: F.O.R. Maricopa, the city’s largest food bank, was granted a permit to add three shipping...
Bungalows Bowlin Rendering

Developer secures $28M loan for construction of Bungalows

A $28 million loan will fund construction of the Bungalows on Bowlin, a community of 196 housing units at John Wayne Parkway and Bowlin...
KFC fire

Morning fire at KFC

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a Maricopa fast food restaurant on Wednesday morning. The fire at the KFC-Long John Silver’s restaurant at 21566 John...
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