ED3 board approves 2% rate decrease
The Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) board of directors approved its 2019 budget and announced the 2019 electric rates will go down an average...
Anti-Apex appeal filed at Supreme Court
A lawsuit against the City of Maricopa and Private Motorsports Group is making its way to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Plaintiff Bonita Burks, represented by...
Maricopans can ‘go fish’ at new Mega Aquarium
This past week the city of Maricopa issued permits allowing five companies to conduct business inside city limits.
Duderbugs celebrates first anniversary, hosts princess party
Duderbugs is celebrating. Last month the party was for the local children's resale clothing and accessories store's first anniversary. This month the focus is on princesses.
Jiffy Lube rising quickly on MCG Highway
Progress is being made toward the completion of a new oil-change business. HRW Builders of Scottsdale is building a four-bay Jiffy Lube near the...
Cocina Madrigal against the clock to open
After months of silence, the hotly anticipated Mexican restaurant Cocina Madrigal may finally be ready to dish up enchiladas and margaritas in Maricopa. But...
Delis and dogs: Two dinged in food inspection
The Pinal County Health Department was just a tad more lenient than last time with its food inspection scores after visiting almost a dozen restaurants...
Possible gas leak at Maricopa Station
Maricopa Fire and Medical has responded to a report of a gas leak at Maricopa Station, the retail center at the northeast corner of...
Food inspector rates 12 excellent, 4 satisfactory
According to Pinal County Environmental Services, the below listed inspections were done from March 3 to March 23.
Excellent rating
Aliberto’s Mexican Food (inspected March 3)
Central...
2021 was a busy year for commercial development
Residential development was clearly the major real estate story in town in 2021, but the city made steady progress in its efforts to expand...
ED3 closes customer-service office
In order to help contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) has decided to temporarily close all customer service...
Apex Motor Club lands prestigious new tenant
Apex Motor Club, the sports car country club headquartered on Maricopa’s west side, has acquired a prestigious new tenant, as Flying Lizard Motorsports is...
Ak-Chin breaks ground on hotel expansion
With shovels in hand, Chairman Robert Miguel, along with members of the Ak-Chin Indian Community Tribal Council and executive leadership from Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, ...
Coronavirus tax relief
By Chris J. Scroggin
The federal government, including the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS, have taken remarkable steps to assist individuals and small businesses...
Caesars Sportsbook Opens at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino guests can now place their bets on their favorite sports teams as the Casino has opened Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Ak-Chin. ...
Attorney Jose Chaidez charted course early
Jose Chaidez, who opened his law firm in Maricopa in September, knew from an early age what he wanted to do with his life.
Express car wash wants to become city’s third
Wax on, wax off.
Phoenix-based Super Star Car Wash wants to offer Maricopans a third option to sparkle and shine with a new shop on...
CEO Corner: The business benefits of humor
By Kirk Shroyer
Laughter and a healthy sense of humor are among the most overlooked and important tools at the entrepreneur’s disposal. Plenty of studies...
Global seeking input through online survey
Global Water wants to know what it can do to improve customer service and has developed a survey residents can respond to on its...
From doom to boom, Dayv Morgan adapts to changing realty market
When it comes to the Maricopa real estate market, there isn’t much that Dayv Morgan hasn’t seen or experienced on some level.
Morgan, a Maricopa...
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...
Solicitation for water line warranty part of City partnership
Residents confused by a mailing from a water line warranty company bearing the City of Maricopa logo might be throwing them away, but City...
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...
Exhibitor booths filling fast for April 10 Job Fair
COOLIDGE - Employers seeking skilled, educated and enthusiastic employees need to look no further than Central Arizona College.
Home median list price keeps rising
In a recent announcement to residents, city officials crowed that the median list price of a home in Maricopa had risen to $300,000.
The crowing...
Few Maricopa eateries inspected last month
Only three dining establishments in Maricopa were inspected by the Pinal County Health Department between June 16 and July 15. All three received excellent...
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Reverse osmosis: What you need to know
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that uses a partially permeable membrane to remove ions, unwanted molecules and larger particles from drinking...
City’s “industrial triangle” generating interest
The City of Maricopa recently rezoned 300 acres south of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway and east of N. White and Parker Road for industrial and...
Importance of Early Childhood Development
By Andrew H. JonesTIP OF THE MONTH
Educational Activities
Visit your local library for fun educational activities that will stimulate your child’s development.
#OneSmallChange
Children are constantly learning...