American Legion offers scholarships for 75th Arizona Boys State
High school juniors are eligible to apply for scholarships to attend the 75th American Legion Arizona Boys State program for firsthand experience in government.
Maricopa’s...
Spring concert to feature classical music plus danceable swing tunes
Maricopa Music Circle and Maricopa Chorus are teaming up this spring to bring a lovely mix of classical delights and toe-tapping melodies.
The hour-long musicale...
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...
Red-hot Maricopa High softball and baseball teams firmly in playoff chase
Their rivalry is friendly but fierce, and this week the girls get the edge in spring sports at Maricopa High, according to MaxPreps --...
Vietnam vets to be honored at ceremony
Maricopa’s American Legion Post will host a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Vietnam veterans on March 29 at the Maricopa Community Center.
The ceremony, on...
Woman arrested on drug, weapons charges after traffic stop
A woman was arrested March 20 after a traffic stop led to discovery of illegal drugs and firearms.
At about 12:15 a.m., Maricopa Police stopped...
New Maricopa clinic offers counseling, psychiatric services
Maricopa residents living with a mental-health condition now have a closer, faster option for care.
American Medical Associates expanded its mental-health services in Maricopa on...
Free self-defense class offered to Maricopa women, girls
For Lee Feiles, attitude, confidence and awareness are the key ingredients to staying safe when out and about.
Oh, and knowing exactly how and where...
Hailey Mattson tackles big dreams
By John Hill
The end of the NFL season and the 57th Super Bowl in Glendale inspired young viewers and ambitious football players to be...
Councilman opposes HB 2536 over harm to city planning and residents’ input
OPINION
By Vincent Manfredi
As a councilmember, I am deeply concerned about the negative impacts HB 2536 (Kaiser) will have on our cities and towns. This...
Man arrested on multiple charges after violating Order of Protection
Shawn Bell, 39, was arrested on March 11 and charged with violating an Order of Protection four times over the span of three days.
Earlier...
Library to host mellow spring lawn concert
While the temperatures are still cool, Maricopa Library and Cultural Center will host an outdoor afternoon performance by a Valley music duo on March...
Toddler dies after being pulled from Maricopa pool
A 2-year-old girl died after drowning in a pool Wednesday evening, according to Maricopa Police.
Officials said crews responded to a drowning call at a...
Friends of the Arts hosting interactive festival on Saturday
From reggae musicians to wood workers, patrons may experience Maricopa’s vibrant arts scene Saturday afternoon at the Maricopa Friends of the Arts’ exhibition at...
City seeking local artists for unique public-art installations
Maricopa is seeking local painters, graphic designers and other artists to create public-art in rather unusual locations: traffic-signal control boxes.
Through March, the city is...
Pima Butte and the superbloom: A journey through spring beauty
Maricopa is home to the stunning Pima Butte, standing 1,660 feet tall and surrounded by a vibrant display of desert flowers.
Our photo gallery captures...
Maricopa history moves over
The State Route 347/John Wayne Parkway railroad overpass was a major step forward in moving traffic through Maricopa. It came at a price, however.
The...
What is infrared & how does it benefit your health?
Nature delivers infrared in sunlight. The sun emits a wide range of light, most of which is invisible. “Infrared” is the invisible light spectrum...
Balance physical, mental well-being in order to live a safe and secure life
Headlines today are deeply troubling and alarming. After I read about a 6-year-old taking a weapon to class and shooting his teacher, a young...
It’s time for Little Leaguers across Maricopa to play ball
What is it about the smell of fresh-cut grass, the good feeling of a warm afternoon and the pop of a thrown baseball into...
Recycled water approved at Copper Sky lake
The Maricopa City Council approved a recycled water-use agreement Tuesday evening for the lake at Copper Sky Regional Park.
The agreement would allow Global Water...
Poll: Majority of readers would like to be buried in Maricopa
Plans for Maricopa’s impending cemetery are not dead yet.
While the city considers adding a place to bury loved ones, InMaricopa wanted to know what...
A+ Charter School hopes to expand to 6th grade, implement a four-day school week
On May 8, A+ Charter School will face the state board to propose a multitude of changes for the 2023-24 school year – including...
KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARK: Fast start has MHS baseball thinking big
It’s been a tough year for sports at Maricopa High.
The football team went 0-10, the boys basketball team 7-19 and the girls basketball team...
BRIAN SIMMONS: A look at Title 36
If an individual suffers a mental-health crisis and is unwilling to get voluntary help, as with Brian Simmons, an involuntary commitment process is available...
Continuing-care retirement communities worth a look
More than 2,000 continuing-care retirement communities exist nationally. They include all phases of senior living: independent, assisted, memory care and skilled nursing, packaged into...
Unpacking the Brian Simmons story
Most of the time, my involvement with a story ends the day we upload the magazine to the printer.
That's simply not the case with...
Changes in the weather can affect health of Maricopa’s senior citizens
In theory, everyone welcomes spring. We love the warmer days and budding greenery. But spring is a time of extreme weather change that can...
Fundraising gala helps send Pinal County high school seniors to CAC
At Central Arizona College’s annual A Night of Stars fundraiser, the real stars were the Pinal County high school seniors who will benefit from...
DSPA Gems offers $5K youth performing-arts grant
Calling all dance kids: Tuition grants soon will be available for performing-arts students in Maricopa and beyond.
Desert Sun Performing Arts Gems, Inc., a nonprofit...