Asian bistro and sushi bar coming to Maricopa
WZ Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar soon will be coming to the city, according to a social-media post Friday by Maricopa’s Development Services Department.
The pan-Asian...
Simmons believed radiation exposure at Idaho laboratory was inevitable
EDITOR’S NOTE: Brian Simmons was shot and killed in August by Maricopa Police during a noise complaint that escalated into a shootout. Simmons, who...
Pinal County treasurer issues warning on tax scammer targeting residents
Pinal County Treasurer Michael McCord warns residents of a person going door-to-door fraudulently claiming to represent Pinal County and asking for tax payments.
McCord released...
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers opens
Maricopa residents were bunstoppable in their quest to grab a seat at the city’s newest sit-down restaurant on Thursday.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers opened its...
Board-certified physician gives you the best foot, ankle care
Dr. Alex M. Stewart of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He received...
THE SIREN CALL: Maricopa fire chief grew up in the department
Maricopa Fire and Medical Chief Brad Pitassi has risen from one of its first firefighters to the top of the department during his 17...
Custom homes could be coming to Seven Ranches lots if request OK’d
The owner of a 5-acre parcel in Seven Ranches has submitted a project narrative and site plan to the city requesting it be subdivided...
Well-timed move sets couple on path to success
Timing really can be everything. For Sherman and Euphemia Weekes, the owners of Crest Premier Properties, it certainly was.
The couple immigrated from their Caribbean...
Poll: Readers say dog parks for pooches, not kids
Those responding to InMaricopa.com’s weekly reader poll are usually opinionated. But rarely are so many of the opinions the same.
In one of the more...
Slew of closures, restrictions near I-10/Broadway Road planned this weekend
Maricopans heading to Tempe and southeast Phoenix this weekend should prepare for delays and closures of several main roadways near Interstate 10, the Arizona...
Proposal would bring office space to city
A pre-application narrative and site plan show a developer ready to bring nearly 30,000 square feet of much-needed office space to Maricopa south of...
‘Oh, the places you’ll go:’ Dr. Seuss Day returns to Maricopa library
Following a two-year hiatus, Whos, Sneeches and Lorax-lovers alike can finally gather to celebrate Dr. Suess Day at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center...
‘It is a blessing to be of service’: Woman driven to make city better
For Rachel Leffall, her years of community service began with her mother.
“My mom, she was always helping,” Leffall said. “She would be my inspiration...
ADOT completes 1st round of repairs on State Routes 347, 238 in city
Maintenance crews from Arizona Department of Transportation completed the initial phase of repairs on State Routes 238 and 347 within city limits during Presidents’...
City officials, Martinez continue their push for 347 improvements
If the road can’t be wider for a while, at least the traffic on that road can flow better.
That is the position of Mayor...
East Valley freeway closures slated for this weekend
The Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open are over, which means weekend freeway closures and lane restrictions resume in the East Valley that could...
SR 347, 238 lane closures, lane reductions highlight weekend highway restrictions
Maricopans face several highway closures and restrictions in the coming days, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
Two will have particular impact on local residents:
...
Medical office space slated for Smith-Enke near Porter Rd.
Maricopa’s medical-office inventory will increase if a proposed addition to a project at Smith-Enke Road just west of Porter Road is approved.
The building would...
Seeds of Change Gala supports domestic-violence shelter
Maricopa’s biggest social event is drawing near, and the chance to attend is growing smaller.
The 18th Annual Seeds of Change Gala is 6 p.m....
Horst shares vision for Maricopa Station retail project
Transportation has been the No. 1 issue mentioned by Maricopa voters for years.
But City Manager Rick Horst introduced plans at Tuesday’s City Council meeting...
Poll: Readers as interested in Super Bowl commercials as in teams
If you paid $7 million for a 30-second Super Bowl commercial, take heart.
Readers of InMaricopa are nearly as interested in your product as they...
You work too hard for your money to let it go to waste
So, why does it feel like you have so little control over your money? How many people feel financially helpless? Like there is barely...
MUSD to spend $3.2 million on portable classrooms
Maricopa Unified School District unanimously approved spending $3.2 million to purchase seven portable-classroom buildings for the coming school year.
The buildings, which each have two...
Legislature ponders funding for 4 Maricopa-area transportation projects
In the wake of Pinal County voters defeating Proposition 469 in November, which would have funded several high-priority highway projects, including widening of State...
City, Alterra HOA working out erosion issues created by overpass construction
When the city built the overpass across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, as part of the project it moved North Maricopa Road to align...
Poll: Readers want more coverage of family events
Our weekly InMaricopa reader poll gave our audience a chance to weigh in on issues important to our city. We enjoy receiving that input,...
Martinez continues to champion highway funding
Maricopa commuters, Teresa Martinez says she has your back.
Since the failure of Proposition 469 in November – which would have provided funding for improvements...
Freeway closures on hold; some ramp work ongoing
With thousands of visitors descending on the Valley for next weekend’s Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open, Arizona Department of Transportation has put a...
MUSD Governing Board selects Miller as new VP
Dr. Gary Miller was unanimously chosen vice president of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board, succeeding Ben Owens.
Owens did not seek re-election to...
Poll: Readers split on interim solutions for SR347
State Route 347: The bane of all Maricopans’ existence, yet a constant in our lives.
After failure of Proposition 469 in November pushing solutions farther...