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Maricopa Fire/Medical prepared for new heights
The past five years have been transformational for the City of Maricopa as the population has risen to more than 70,000 residents. As new...
City proposes minor General Plan amendment at McDavid/Green roads
Maricopa seeks a minor General Plan Amendment and rezoning for an area of approximately two acres at the northeastern corner of West McDavid Road...
Exceptional Community Hospital welcomes 1st baby
Exceptional Community Hospital on Monday announced the birth of the first baby at the facility that opened in December of 2021.
The baby girl was...
‘Perfect storm’ of conditions send city, state gas prices rising
Anyone attempting to fill their tank has noticed the skyrocketing price of gas in recent weeks.
“It’s really steep right now,” said Maricopa resident Candida...
I need your help on Arizona’s HB2543 prioritizing rural transportation projects
As an Executive Board member of the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC), I want to discuss the progress of House Bill 2543, which is...
‘Magical night’ at dance-contest gala raises $175K for Boys, Girls Clubs
The color and excitement, to say nothing of the money raised for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor, had organizers beaming and...
City leader, schools chief signed up for dancing-competition fundraiser
Do you live in mortal fear of the dance floor, believing you have “two left feet”?
Would it make you feel any better to know...
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...
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...
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...