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What’s happening this week in Maricopa

Concerts and holiday events are part of this week’s calendar of events, with important government meetings thrown in. For details on these events, or...

LAX4LIFE brings hundreds to Copper Sky (video)

The LAX4LIFE fundraising event brought 55 teams and hundreds of spectators to Copper Sky Regional Park for its annual lacrosse tournament and fundraiser on...

Added produce, no added customers at 2nd Saturday Market (video)

After the success of last month’s re-launch of the Second Saturday Market at Copper Sky Regional Park, the city of Maricopa brought in extra...

Maricopa hotel plans revived with minor change

The idea of a Holiday Inn Express in Maricopa is rising from the dust. After a significant pause and minor modification, plans for the hotel...

Stormy, cool weather expected this weekend

Maricopa residents can expect to see scattered showers and temperatures in the low 60s throughout the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, stormy weather...

Mothers of Everyday Heroes volunteers fill 300 backpacks (video/gallery)

In partnership with local nonprofit Think Families First, Mothers of Everyday Heroes collected enough items from residents of Maricopa and beyond to fill 300...

Fighting cancer with lacrosse at Copper Sky

Copper Sky Regional Park will host the annual LAX4LIFE charity fundraiser by holding youth lacrosse scrimmages from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on all...

Spotlight: Santa and Mrs. Claus (video)

Our InMaricopa Spotlight series hit the road to catch up with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the South Polar Express. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3MEh_UQ6no&feature=youtu.be Rich and Linda Huggins, otherwise...

2nd Saturday Market will have ‘twice as much produce’

Featuring twice as much produce as last month’s event, the Second Saturday Market will return to Copper Sky Regional Park this weekend. Last month, hundreds...

Warm week ahead for Maricopa before cold front

Temperatures are expected to warm up throughout the week and reach the high 70s before a cold front moves in for the weekend. According to...

Maricopa Music Circle to play Christmas concert with taste of Star Wars

Sacred Christmas music, fun holiday standards and a cinematic surprise are all part of the annual Winter Serenade by the Maricopa Music Circle. The concert...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa

This week is filled with Christmas and Masik Tas events. For details on these and other events, or to add your own, go to...

Educator Spotlight: Pima Butte PE teacher loves ‘Ah-ha’ moments

Derek Picha loved physical education as a kid so much he is now pursuing a master’s degree in PE. “My favorite part of being an...

MerryCopa ‘bigger, better’ in second year (video/gallery)

Maricopa residents got a taste of winter with an ice skating rink and snow pile during the second annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival at Copper...

Sunny weekend forecast for Maricopa

The mild weather is expected to continue through the weekend with sunny days expected to stay in the mid 70s. According to the National Weather...

Robot lovers unite for first-ever Maricopa competition

The Maricopa High School VEX Robotics Competition will debut Dec. 12. Organizers hope it will become an annual event. They are also seeking volunteers Lead organizer...

Palo Verde Park a ‘huge, ambitious project’

At 23,000 acres, a proposed regional park west of Maricopa is a massive undertaking for Pinal County. In planning stages since 2007, the park on...

Tradition in the details of new Catholic church

By Roberta Ciancosi The most unique aspect of the new Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is not only in its traditional details, but it...

Reagan presents $9,425 to Maricopa library for virtual reality

Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan stopped in for a visit to the Maricopa Public Library to see a demonstration of the Oculus Rift...

Freeze warning extended through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has extended the freeze warning in place for Maricopa and the surrounding desert region through Wednesday morning. The initial warning was...

MerryCopa set for Dec. 5, expands hours

MerryCopa debuted last year as the city of Maricopa’s holiday celebration. The event returns to Copper Sky Regional Park on Dec. 5 with expanded...

Hazardous weather warning issued for Maricopa

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather warning for unusually low overnight temperatures for Maricopa and the surrounding desert region. “Below normal temperatures...

Mothers of Everyday Heroes helping hundreds of local homeless teens

Turning tragedy into hope, a new group in Maricopa is finding ways to embrace the city’s homeless teens. The newly formed Mothers of Everyday Heroes...

Partly cloudy and cool for Thanksgiving weekend

Maricopa residents can expect to see partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid 60s for Thanksgiving Day and the ensuing weekend. According to the...

Green Zone hosts holiday Shoppaganza on Saturday

The Green Zone Nutrition will host a Holiday Shoppaganza at their location in the Maricopa Business Center off Honeycutt Road Saturday morning. Event organizer Jeanette...

Food Bank hands out 450 Thanksgiving turkeys (video)

The F.O.R. Maricopa Food Bank passed out 450 turkeys and meal boxes to local families during their annual turkey drive Tuesday afternoon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5esXp25t6Y&feature=youtu.be After boxing up...

Elected Official Q&A: Constable Bret Roberts

Since being elected constable in 2014, Bret Roberts has made himself a visible part of the Maricopa city government as a frequent attendee at...

Spotlight: F.O.R. Maricopa director talks about holidays at the food bank (video)

F.O.R. Maricopa Food Bank Executive Director Wendy Webb stopped by our InMaricopa Studio to discuss what the food bank is doing to help local...

Warm start, cool finish for Thanksgiving week

Thanksgiving week is expected to see temperatures reach near the 80s before cooling down to the mid 60s by Thanksgiving Day. According to the National...

Littlejohn crowned Miss City of Maricopa (gallery)

Maricopa’s Aundria Littlejohn had a good day Saturday. First the Arizona State University student saw her Sun Devils defeat the University of Arizona. Then she...
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