Fast Fruit wins big at Maricopa Shark Tank (video)

The Maricopa High School DECA Club hosted their second annual Maricopa Shark Tank on Thursday. The competition was opened to students from the sixth grade...

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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...

‘Quick pitch’ earns CAC $7,500 grant

A three-minute pitch by Central Arizona College's director of business and community outreach, Al Larson, could help transform future college graduates into business owners.
Copper Sky Dog Park

Proposed development would move Copper Sky dog park

City council on Tuesday night discussed the sale of about 12 acres of land, including the dog park at Copper Sky, for possible development...

The weekly shopper

This feature, which replaces the former weekly deals, highlights the best deals at the four major grocery chains in Arizona. Each store name is hyperlinked to its ad.

City’s unemployment numbers down in March

The city of Maricopa witnessed its unemployment rate drop from 13.5 percent in Febuary to 12.9 percent in March, according to numbers released by the Arizona Department of Commerce last week.

Thai Chili 2 Go plans expansion to Maricopa in Sonoran Creek this spring

Maricopa lost a dining option last week when Chili’s pulled out of its planned Maricopa store, but the city has another new eatery coming...

Global’s mailing error stemmed from database filtering mistake

A computer database incorrectly filtered is the source behind thousands of letters addressing late payments that were mistakenly sent out to Global Water customers.Jon...

Renaissance Fest opens gates this month

IF YOU GO What: Arizona Renaissance Festival When: Weekends Feb. 8-March 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon How much: Adults $26/advance, $28/gate;...

‘Uncovering Your Story’ at MCE Lunch and Learn event

“Uncovering Your Story” is the theme of Christine K. Bailey’s MCE Lunch and Learn presentation at Copper Sky on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from noon...

Restaurants invited to be part of Pecan Pride

Submitted  Wednesday is the deadline for Maricopa food establishments to sign up to participate in the Pecan Pride Celebration during Stagecoach Days. Visitors and new residents...

On the road with Apex

Opening day of the Apex Motor Club in Maricopa is inching closer. March 10, construction crews finished a non-stop asphalt-laying process to complete the seamless...

Harrah’s promotes, appoints new leadership

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino recently announced the promotion of two members of its management team and the addition of two others.Michael Kintner Michael Kintner was...

Local car rental business opens

 Maybe you need a car for a few days while yours is in the shop or you don’t have an extra set of wheels...

New coffee shop hits town this summer

A new coffee shop is expected to open in August in Maricopa Business Center on Honeycutt Road.Honeycutt Coffee Company will serve high-quality coffees, espresso,...

HairFocus, a local success story

Lately, with the economic slowdown and recent local business closings, success stories are few and far between

Major retail development coming soon 

Maricopa City Manager Rick Horst has confirmed that a major retail development is coming to the area at the southeast end of the overpass...

4 Valley restaurants cited for health code violations

Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food and a can of roach killer on the kitchen floor were among the violations handed out last month by the Maricopa County Health Department to near-by restaurants.

Slims opening breaks sales record

“I have a feeling we may break some records Monday,” Slim Chickens operating partner Lucas Barnett told InMaricopa last week.  He was right.  By dinnertime, the...

Maricopa’s monthly sales tax revenue dips 3.7%

Maricopa’s sales tax collections took a seasonal dip but remain ahead of numbers reported last year at this time. The numbers for the November report,...

The weekly shopper

This feature highlights the best deals at the four major grocery chains in Arizona, in addition to deals at local businesses. Each store name is hyperlinked to its ad.

3 businesses approved to operate

The city of Maricopa issued business licenses to three companies in the past week.

3 ways to boost your immune system

By Kristina Donnay, FNP-C Staying well is of utmost importance, particularly during flu and cold season. Our immune system plays a key role in optimal health....
Baby Jax Fisher Maricopa

Maricopa newborn first at new Banner hospital

The first baby born at the new Banner Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler is a Maricopa boy. Laquinta and Clarence Fisher welcomed baby Jax at...

3 eateries cited for food-storage temperature issues

According to Pinal County Environmental Services, nine inspections were done from Jan. 28 to Feb. 2.      Excellent rating     Arby’s (Inspected Jan. 31)   Bashas’-AFC Sushi (Inspected Feb....

Construction of AutoZone store at The Wells moving tirelessly

The city’s second AutoZone, which is under construction at The Wells, is on pace for a January completion, a city official said. The store’s framing...

Maricopa sales tax totals take September slide

In its September sales tax collections, Maricopa fell off $46,000 from August. Compared to last September’s transaction privilege tax totals, the city was almost $65,000...

Iconic statue at Harrah’s Ak-Chin removed (video)

One of the consequences of expansion plans at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino was the removal of the iconic sculpture that has graced the front of...

Indoor batting cage gives respite from summer heat

To his knowledge, Bandin's batting cage is the only one in Pinal County, and, better than that, it’s inside an air-conditioned warehouse
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