Manfredi: Override proved to be great investment, should continue
By Vincent Manfredi, Maricopa City Councilmember
In 2016, I asked Maricopa to take a leap of faith and institute a Maintenance & Operations Override for...
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...
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’...
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...
Constable: Vote for responsible, hardworking Manfredi
By Constable Glenn Morrison, Western Pinal Justice Precinct
Vincent Manfredi is a solid fiscal conservative, responsible business owner and one of the hardest working City...
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...
Editor: October magazine showcases past, present, future
While Maricopa has a prosperous future, its proud history has a few black marks. Western author and historian C.M. Curtis writes about one in...
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...
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...
Liermann: Manfredi the ‘steady hand we need’
The City of Maricopa is in a critical stage of development. Strong leadership is essential on the City Council. Vincent Manfredi’s knowledge and insight...
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’...
Former state senator: Manfredi, Vitiello deserve re-election
By Steve Smith
Please join me in supporting Vince Manfredi and Rich Vitiello for re-election to the Maricopa City Council.
Vince Manfredi has been an outstanding...
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...
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....
COMMENTARY: Remembering dark chapter in U.S. history 50 years later
COMMENTARY
A half-century ago today, the final U.S. troops left Vietnam.
Fifty years. How can it be that long?
Bombs dropping, bodies mangled, South Vietnamese citizens tearfully...
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...
Is my relationship toxic?
Domestic violence (aka intimate partner violence, dating abuse or relationship abuse) is defined as a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain...
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...
Master Gardener: Prepare that new vegetable garden now
It’s August, and we have not quite given up on summer and are wondering when it will end. The temperatures are consistently in the...
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 –...
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...
Editor: May InMaricopa magazine marks milestones
Maricopans should receive InMaricopa Magazine in their mailbox today. And as with every issue of InMaricopa, a theme seems to evolve.
This month, it's all...
Poll: Readers want to sync, shorten traffic signals
Most of our InMaricopa reader polls have a couple of responses that generate about the same number of votes. But this week we asked...
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...
Senior advocate: City best served with transparent, experienced Manfredi on council
To the Editor:Â
I would like to take this opportunity to endorse current Interim Mayor Vince Manfredi for another term on the City of Maricopa...
Brandenburg: Aging population expansion will challenge all of us
Aging is inevitable. Like other transitions in life, changes can be physical, psychosocial and mental. Understanding the differences between those changes can assist in...
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...
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...