Would you step back in time to relive a special Christmas from days past?
Christmas is almost here.
This magical time of year means so many things as it brings people together. It’s a celebration with family and friends,...
Siegel: More women wanted in engineering
For many years, efforts have been made to entice more women to pursue careers in engineering. Today, if you ask somebody to describe an...
Siegel: What does an academic coach do?
Most everyone knows what an athletic coach does, yet many are ignorant about the duties of an academic coach.
By next school year, all Maricopa...
Planting a garden? The merits of raised, in-ground beds
Planting a new garden? Are you torn between what type of garden bed you should use?
When establishing a garden, you can either choose a...
Chief: MPD improves way it reports crime
The Maricopa Police Department has officially improved the way we report crime. We recently completed the transition from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program’s...
Brandenburg: Heat can be fatal
June has baked us to a crisp and July isn’t going to be any better with temperatures in the triple digits. As bad as...
Koczor: C’mon man, it’s time to get healthy
Some men just don't like talking about their health.
Even when they see a doctor, one of five men admit they haven’t been completely honest...
Expert: How to keep that summer glow
No matter how much we love the feel of the sun on our skin, we must acknowledge the sun can damage our skin. That...
Podiatrist: Prevent this common foot ailment
By Dr. Alex M. Stewart DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Stewart of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle...
Chief: Community valued partner on police beat
It has been a few months since my last column on how the Maricopa Police Department is policing your community.
In that column, I discussed...
Phelps: How to keep our students safe
This month, our children will return to school. The concerns we have about safety have been heightened recently by more school shootings by mentally...
Dog days of summer cause panting foliage
By Al Brandenburg
Although we've made it through the hot, dry months of June and July, our vegetable gardens have pretty much given up the...
Smith: In emergencies, preparedness instills confidence
It’s that time of year when we are reminded by Mother Nature that emergency situations can happen quickly with limited warning. Although Arizona has...
Siegel: A student assesses his MUSD education
Parents of school-age children may ask, “Can schools in the Maricopa Unified School District provide the quality education I want for my child?” This...
Siegel: Instead of ending Algebra 2 requirement, redesign it
Earlier this year, the Arizona Legislature considered House Bill 2278, which would end one requirement — Algebra 2 — that causes problems for some...
Senior advocate: New health technology a boon
The healthcare industry is evolving, thanks to policy changes, societal shifts and technological advances.
New technologies like telemedicine have grown to a staggering degree during...
Master gardener: Purslane packs a nutritious punch
I love plants. They helped save my life in their own special and unique way. They have also introduced me to some of the...
Siegel: Solution to our STEM problem is elementary
In two previous columns, we looked at how the teaching of math in the elementary grades has reduced the number of students taking advanced...
CPA: Comparing tax plans of presidential candidates
By Chris J. Scoggin, CPA
As of this writing, we are less than three weeks away from the presidential election. So, by the time you...
Learning to read in Maricopa schools
For several years, emphasis has been placed on the learning of mathematics and science in the elementary grades, yet nobody disputes that the most...
Morgan: Keeping your monthly payment low amidst interest rate hikes
The price of housing is on the rise.
In and of itself, that statement is nothing new these days. A severe shortage of housing inventory...
Plumber: Maintenance helps to extend life of water heater
By Terry Leamon
Do you wonder if water heater flushes are necessary? Do you do regular maintenance on your water heater? Well, if not, you...
Recognizing the crucial contributions of women, today and always
The theme of National Women’s History Month, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during...
Senior advocate: Is it time for a geriatrician?
A geriatrician is an expert in the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health care of elderly people by prevention and...
Master gardener: Keep poinsettias bloomin’ and beautiful through holidays
Poinsettias are one of the most symbolic plants of the holiday season.
So popular, they account for about one-quarter of all flowering potted plant sales.
With...
Smith: Watch out, I have things on my mind!
I’ve had a bunch of interesting tidbits running through my mind the last few weeks.
InMaricopa magazine’s focus last month on volunteerism struck a nerve...
Coping with stressful news: Keep things in perspective
Today’s news reports have been less than encouraging for exiting a globally traumatic event, such as the COVID crisis, to cope with. While feelings...
Koczor: May is a month to celebrate older Americans
Every year in May, older Americans are recognized for their contributions to our
communities and nation.
A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy...
Master Gardener: Chia is not just a fuzzy tchotchke!
You may have seen the TV commercials, but there is more than meets the eye with chia (Salvia hispanica), the iconic seed of the...
The depression danger in aging adults
By Al Brandenburg
Depression is not a normal part of aging, but can develop in later years— and it can be dangerous.
The Centers for Disease...