COMPA president: closing police dispatch center will be ‘catastrophic’
By Elliot Sneezy
The City of Maricopa Police Association (COMPA) stands with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 78 in support of opposing the closure...
Vitiello: Thank you
Dear Maricopa:
THANK YOU! I appreciate your confidence in me, allowing me to serve on our City Council
for another four years. I asked for your...
Councilmember-counselor: Override aids emotional health of students
By Councilmember Amber Liermann
I have been a part of the Maricopa community for 17 years. I have enjoyed seeing the growth and development of...
Opinion: Volunteer teacher offers own mandate
I have been teaching math since 1974, and I have been teaching as a volunteer at Butterfield ES since 2016. I have a strong...
Poll: Most respondents have some doubts about election accuracy
Seven days after the Aug. 2 primary election the winners in the Maricopa City Council race became clear. But the multiple election mistakes by...
Expert: 12 tips to de-stress from parenthood pressures
The balance of work and home life may sometimes feel like being on a merry-go-round with no way off. We need to be reminded...
Organizer: Thanks for support of annual softball benefit
By Kevin McDill
On behalf of the team of people that puts this together, and on behalf of Izzy’s family, we say THANK YOU to...
Leach: Keep ‘Maricopa first’ Manfredi on city council
Vincent Manfredi has the insight and experience that makes him valuable to the City of Maricopa. I fully endorse him and believe the people...
Manfredi: City Council proposing property tax reduction
By Vincent Manfredi
Taxes are too high.
I have made it a mission to mandate the lowering of property taxes for every taxpayer. As your councilmember...
Resident: Slow down, SR 347 is not your private raceway
We need more officers out on the road. People speed through town and treat 347 like it's their own private raceway. I set my...
POLL RECAP: Maricopans discuss State of the City event funding
With the annual State of the City Address just around the corner, the City of Maricopa again sought sponsorships from local businesses, with top...
Koczor: Nonprofit offers variety of services to seniors
The nonprofit Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens was incorporated in 1974 and designated an Area Agency on Aging. It is part of a national...
Letter: Chapados endorses LaFond for City Council
By Peg Chapados
It is my pleasure to enthusiastically endorse Andre LaFond for Maricopa City Council.
As a former Maricopa Vice Mayor and Councilmember, I have...
Re-elect Henry Wade for City Council, Chapados says
By Peg Chapados
August 2, Primary Election Day, is almost here. It’s time to vote for Maricopa City Council members and I humbly ask you...
Morgan: Improving curb appeal can lead to quicker sales
When I take potential buyers to look at a home, they begin making their decision on whether they like the property from the moment...
Roberts: $35 million for Riggs Road overpass proof of Manfredi’s value to Maricopa
By Bret Roberts
It is an understatement to say Vince is one of the hardest working people I know. I've personally seen him put the...
As the year ends… – Manfredi
As the year ends, it's a time to reflect on all that has happened and to look forward to the new year with hope...
POLL RECAP: Maricopa residents share their Labor Day weekend plans
With a three-day holiday weekend coming our way, InMaricopa’s weekly poll was themed around Labor Day. We wanted to know how you plan to...
Poll: Durant to Suns? Who cares!
The Phoenix Suns are Arizona’s original professional sports franchise, having graced the hardwood in the Valley since 1968. They also are one of sports’...
5 tips for healthier skin
Your skin is your first layer of defense against the outside world. Learn to take good care of your skin, so your skin can...
Opinion: Tragedy waiting to happen at Porter/Alan Stephens walk light
I live on the corner of Carlisle and Jameson in Glennwilde, which is right at the Porter Road and Alan Stephens Parkway walk light.
This...
Poll: Readers like choice of Goodman as city’s new police chief
The vast majority of Maricopans appear to be impressed with the credentials of new police chief Mark Goodman and welcome him.
In our unscientific readers’...
Plumber: Maintenance extends life of water heaters
Do you wonder if water heater flushes are necessary? Do you do regular maintenance on your water heater? Well, if not, you should be....
Councilmember: Wear mask, respect others
By Councilmember Henry Wade
Hello Maricopa,
I hope this note finds you and your family well. These are some challenging times that we find ourselves in...
Letter: The shameful, dangerous contempt for red lights
By Jeff Crane
The stench and mantra about Maricopa is not from the lovable Milky Way dairy (the cows are quite happy and so is...
Opinion Editorial: Why Is Men’s Mental Health Month Ignored?
By Vincent Manfredi
Men's Mental Health Month aims to shed light on the unique mental health challenges faced by men. As a Result, it often...
Seeds of destruction? A warning from master gardener
Dear Friends and Neighbors in Maricopa,
There have been very recent news reports of mysterious packs of seeds, apparently originating from China, mailed to folks...
Former vice mayor: Support ‘vital’ MUSD override
By Peg Chapados
I support the MUSD override, and I humbly ask all Maricopans to do the same. Why? Because it’s vital for Maricopa, on...
OPINION: Arizona lawmakers must stop holding school funding hostage — now
By Rich Nickel and Ron Butler
Rather than staying laser-focused on academics, superintendents, principals and teachers across Arizona – including Maricopa Unified School District –...
Letter: Setting record straight on Palo Verde Regional Park plan
By Cyndi Ruehl
I would like to address the recent survey and follow-up article, from the May 13, 2022 inMaricopa article “Poll: Readers mostly split...