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Super hero, movie and science fiction fans will join Phoenix Comicon fan clubs at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle for the 2nd...

A city official said construction to widen a 1-mile portion of Honeycutt Road could begin in one or two months if council approves an...

Without the right infrastructure, development can’t happen.That’s why Maricopa officials are inviting landowners who have property not served by the city’s main water and...

Mexican native Myriam Valenzuela was practically born to open her own dance studio. The Maricopa resident grew up studying the techniques of various styles...

Maricopa’s three The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints churches are hosting open houses through April 14 to strengthen ties to the community.With...

A motorcycle rider injured in a crash Wednesday morning wants to remind drivers to pay attention to people on bikes.The rider, Terrance McKinnon, called...

At the last council meeting, during the mayor’s report, I had the opportunity to recognize “Women’s History Month.”National Women’s History Month’s roots go back...

A motorcycle rider thrown from his Harley Davidson bike after a car struck him from behind on John Wayne Parkway near Lakeview Drive was...

In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Second annual Jerry Good Victims’ Rights Awareness Project will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday...

Despite the new venue, many Maricopa residents decided to skip out on this year’s Salsa Festival at the city’s new Copper Sky Recreation Complex.Of...

Tanya Alvarado, Barbara Achten and Anne Geach — organizers of Maricopa’s fourth Relay for Life event — sat at the restaurant table with three...

A man injured in a fire Friday evening on West Edwards Circle received burns to 30 percent of his body but is in stable...

The Maricopa Unified School District governing board could vote Wednesday to hire nine additional certified staff and approve a salary schedule for the 2014-15...

The Maricopa Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying a man who attempted to rob a Circle K convenience store early Friday...

The state Senate and House reached an agreement Monday on appropriating $24 million to fund district-sponsored charter schools for the 2014-15 school year.The agreement...

Visitors gathered at the Ak-Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum Saturday to be part of museum’s 23rd annual celebration and enjoy demonstrations of native traditions.After the museums...

Nine years ago, Maricopa was a small city with few events.Easter came and went, and Pastor Rusty Akers said he saw a hole his...

Fire crews responded to a two-story house in the Homestead subdivision Monday around 8:15 a.m. where smoke was seen coming out the home’s second-floor...

High winds at the beginning of the city’s 10th annual Fishing Derby Saturday made casting difficult, but the more than 250 registered fishermen were...

Maricopa resident Cassandra Travis is the artist in residence at the Glendale Public Library this month for her work in cold wax etching.The library...

Maricopa businessman Lee Feiles has announced his candidacy to fill a two-year term on the Maricopa City Council. He is running to fill the...

It will be in the numbers 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 for Tortosa residents at Tortosa Main Park: ...

We’ve all heard them … Whether we’re spending time with family, taking care of our children, reading a book, or just getting things done...

The Ak-Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum, 47685 W. Eco Museum Road, will host its 23rd annual Celebration 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event...

For a listing of political meets and greets, election forums and fundraisers hosted by various groups, political parties and individuals stay in touch with...

This past Tuesday at the city council meeting, I expressed my thanks to Chief (Steve) Stahl, Lt. (Michael) Campbell and especially Officer Sean Marchese...

Want a seat on Maricopa’s City Council? Not sure about a four-year commitment?Don’t worry. You have options.The resignation of former Councilman Leon Potter created...

A 41-year-old woman already facing DUI charges was cited Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of shoplifting a $16.27 bottle of Canadian Mist whiskey from Maricopa’s...

Nancy Smith has announced her candidacy for a two-year term on the city council to fill Leon Potter’s seat.Potter resigned to run for mayor....

It is one thing to pat yourself on the back for something you may have accomplished. It is quite another when you are an...