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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...

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...

City taking registration for leadership academy

Maricopa, which is attempting to identify and cultivate future leaders, will conduct a four-week course to prepare them for such roles. The Maricopa Citizen Leadership...

Council approves mixed use/multi-family project near City Center

Developers of the city’s proposed second hospital are looking to also develop a mixed use/multi-family project the northeastern corner of North White and Parker...

Prevention, intervention, enforcement: New police chief discusses agenda

  Mark Goodman’s first day on the job as Maricopa’s new police chief was Monday morning, Jan. 23. He comes to Maricopa from Pasadena, Calif., where...

New Maricopa police chief had sights set on Arizona for some time

  Maricopa’s new Police Chief Mark Goodman begins his tenure Monday morning, Jan. 23. He comes to Maricopa from Pasadena, Calif., where he served 28 years...

City still planning commercial project south of overpass

Nearly a year after City Manager Rick Horst confirmed a major retail development was coming south of the State Route 347/John Wayne Parkway railroad...

Poll: Readers value the arts as quality-of-life amenity in the community

In a poll that generated the closest results in recent memory, our weekly reader poll asked, “How vital are the arts to a growing...

Weekend freeway closures could affect airport, East Valley travel

Maricopans headed to the airport or East Valley this weekend should pack a little extra patience as several freeway closures and detours could extend...

More people on the way? City’s largest apartment complex gets zoning OK

City Council unanimously approved two measures Tuesday that move what would be the city’s largest apartment community – 574 units – closer to reality. The...

I-10 East reduced to 1 lane near SR 587 starting tonight

Drivers heading east on Interstate 10 in the vicinity of State Route 587/Casa Blanca Road during the coming week should plan for delays. Eastbound I-10...

New hospital highlights Tuesday City Council agenda

Tuesday’s City Council meeting is expected to focus heavily on development, in particular two high-profile projects south of the overpass. Five of the nine items...

Villas at Stonegate Townhouses get P&Z nod

A 293-unit townhouse community that was continued once and then sent back to the developer for changes, received unanimous approval from the Planning &...
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