Home baker’s taste of success leads to grand opening of Sweet Cravings
Three years ago, Karla Wear did her sister-in-law a favor, baking some apple-shaped cookies for Teacher Appreciation Week.
When photos were shared on Facebook, the...
200-unit housing complex gets P&Z nod but sparks vexation
One planned project brought out frustrations entailed in the City of Maricopa’s General Plan and how traffic flow is designed.
Though the Planning & Zoning...
Commission OKs apartment plan on Porter, raises question of traffic safety
A plan for a 27-unit apartment complex raised some questions about the safety of the Porter Road corridor.
Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved...
Maricopa Station, more apartment complexes on P&Z radar
With a planned esthetic of Sonoran Southwest, Western Americana and Agrarian, a focused area of old town Maricopa is taking another step closer to...
Council critiques city’s handling of AZCares funds
Nearly 40 businesses benefited from the City of Maricopa’s distribution of AZCares funds, with over $560,000 disbursed. The funds are to cover the costs...
Local dairy seeks redesignation as master-planned community
Another piece of land in Maricopa may become available for residential and commercial development.
Anglin Dairy, 22272 N. Green Road, on the west side of...
Global Water plans 5% increases over 3 years
By 2024, Global Water customers may be paying $14.34 more per month for water and sewer service.
Global Water Resources has another rate case coming...
Residential community planned on McDavid Road
The public review started this week on a 64-acre site planned for a single-family housing community with a small, mixed-use area.
The review process for...
Beecroft: Patient care is highest priority
By Dr. C. Jon Beecroft, Maricopa Foot and Ankle
My patients frequently ask how COVID-19 has changed medicine. My answer to patients may not be...
AZCares funds cause confusion at Maricopa Pantry
Maricopa Pantry was caught in No Man’s Land in the effort to land funds to mitigate the costs of COVID-19 on its operation.
The food...
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...
All Walmart stores to require masks starting Monday
Walmart announced today it will begin requiring customers to wear face coverings starting July 20.
The same rule will apply at Sam's Clubs. The announcement...
City prepares to distribute AZCares funds
In a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., Maricopa City Council may vote on the distribution of AZCares funds to a list...
Yet another way COVID-19 is short-changing businesses
A sign at the McDonald’s drive-thru on John Wayne Parkway is proof the Great National Coin Shortage has reached Maricopa.
The sign asks customers paying...
Power’s back on after big outage on hottest day of year
Service to nearly all of the 3,400 residents who lost power for various periods on Saturday afternoon has been restored.
The outage, reported about 3:45...
Fixing the flooding: City moving forward with floodplain plan
During the past decade, the City of Maricopa has leaned on three far-reaching, collaborative, highly expensive projects with hopes of transformation.
One, the grade-separation of...
A+ Charter Schools to open Aug. 3 with virtual classes
Due to Governor Ducey’s Executive Order to keep in-person learning closed until Aug. 17, A+ Charter Schools has opted to move the school start...
Ducey tells residents to ‘stay home’ – but no new order
Stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Doug Ducey implored residents on Thursday, stopping short of re-instituting an order to enforce that...
Emergency center wants to break ground this year
Exceptional Emergency Center would like to be able to break ground on an emergency room in 60 to 90 days.
Those are the plans explained...
Construction, other development around town
Maricopa Animal Hospital, being constructed at 20035 N. John Wayne Parkway, received its commercial permit. The 3,998-square-foot structure, being constructed by TWC Design Build,...
One eatery dinged by health inspector
Of the dozen Maricopa eateries inspected by Pinal County May 16-June 15, all but one received top marks.
True Grit Tavern had a problem with...
Maricopa small businesses receive $7 million in PPP loans
Maricopa small businesses received more than $7 million in federal loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Farmers, lawyers, doctors and exterminators were on the list...
Overpass at 1: Bridge bypassed the tracks – and some businesses, too
The overpass is generally considered a huge success for the city, but there was collateral damage for some businesses working in the shadows of...
John Wayne Parkway draws scrutiny for namesake’s old comments
After a group in Orange County, California, started a movement to remove John Wayne’s name from the airport in Santa Ana, the chatter began...
Wild Horse Pass opens after 2-week closure
Wild Horse Pass Casino and other Gila River gaming facilities are re-engaging their COVID-19 safety plan as they reopen after a two-week closure.
The casinos...
Walgreens quietly opens 2nd store
After a 13-year wait, the new Walgreens opened its doors Monday.
The store at 41840 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. was built before the Great Recession...
‘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...
Governor re-closes some businesses, delays start of school year
Bars, gyms and movie theaters will be shutting down again, and school kids will have more weeks of vacation.
Gov. Doug Ducey announced today all...
City seeks ‘Random Acts of Kindness’
The City of Maricopa announced a new program to celebrate good-deed-doers, thanks to the generosity of the founder of Nikola Motor Company.
The Maricopa Random...
8 tips on buying home in strong seller’s market
So you think you're ready to take the plunge and put in an offer on the home you've always wanted, whether it's your first...