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Rili B's Grand Opening

Grand opening at Rili-B’s Taco Shop (GALLERY)

Rili-B's Taco Shop held its official grand opening on Saturday. The event featured free chicken burritos and special pricing on carne asada fries, chips and...

A Morning of History merges diverse stories in Arizona (GALLERY)

Maricopa Historical Society hosted its annual symposium "A Morning of History" Saturday at City Hall, with diverse presentation from Ak-Chin Indian Community, the Buffalo...

Students take charge at MES for Leadership Day (GALLERY)

The scholars at Maricopa Elementary School had a chance to toot their own horns Friday as parents and community members gathered for Leadership Day. Children...

Christmas Tree House a Maricopa tradition (GALLERY)

It's been a struggle for Carmen and Eddie Hurtado to get their home shipshape for Christmas, but despite some physical ailments they had their...
Tree Lighting Fireworks

City lights Christmas tree with flicks, fireworks (GALLERY)

The lights are on. Mayor Christian Price on Friday night presided over the lighting of the city's Christmas tree at Copper Sky Regional Park. The tree...

LOOK: Homestead Lake during dense fog advisory

The National Weather Service this morning issued a dense fog advisory in metro Phoenix. Heavy fog blanketed the state from the West Valley down through...

Jungle Jill draws kids to library (GALLERY)

Jill McLaughlin of Jill's Animal Encounters brought a few of her friends to educate the children at Maricopa Public Library on Thursday. Her collection...

Dancers on their toes for recital (GALLERY)

Dancers from Desert Sun Performing Arts in Maricopa performed their spring recital at Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center June 3. DSPA had two...

Final look: Festive holiday lights are going, going . . .

We've turned the page on a new year. It's time to look ahead and focus on a promising 2023. But before we do, let's take one...
History Old Maricopa Station

History photo: 19th century scene

This photo from the 1890s looks east along the railroad tracks while a steam engine is stopped at the Maricopa Depot, on left. The...

170 photos of MHS graduation by Victor Moreno

Members of the Maricopa High School Class of 2022 accepted their diplomas Thursday night during commencement ceremonies in Ram Stadium. Teachers, administrators, friends and family...
Box Canyon Construction

Photos: Construction underway at Box Canyon shooting range

Construction has begun at the new shooting site in Box Canyon. Maricopa resident and InMaricopa.com reader Dan Becker sent up a drone recently to photograph...

Ceremony retires American flags with flames of dignity – Photos

Last Tuesday was Flag Day, the celebration of the "Stars and Stripes" that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag's...

Banner year for fun and fundraising at Seeds of Change masquerade gala

By Jay Taylor The 2023 Seeds of Change Gala, Maricopa’s premier charitable and social event, raised about $10,000 more than a year ago, according to...

Turkey Trot heralds Thanksgiving (GALLERY)

Scores of Maricopans turned out Thanksgiving morning for the 10th annual Maricopa Turkey Trot at Pacana Park. Participants registered with food goods to be...

Maricopa Library hosts Holiday Showcase (GALLERY)

The Maricopa Public Library kicked off the 2017 holiday season with their Holiday Showcase Thursday. Employees and volunteers greeted library goers with song and holiday...

Mother, 2 children safe after house fire in Villages (GALLERY)

A mother and her two children safely evacuated their home in The Villages after it caught fire Tuesday afternoon, according to Maricopa Fire/Medical Department. Brad...
July 4th Bobby Bruce Waterslide

Great American 4th Tailgate party – in photos

There was family fun as far as the eye could see at Sunday's Great American 4th Tailgate at Copper Sky. From Waterslide Alley to competitive...

Teens bring drawings to life in anime workshop (GALLERY)

Brian Lopez of Anime Your Way conducted a one-hour workshop for Maricopa teens, helping them create their own anime characters in a session at...

Relay for Life draws survivors, families, supporters to battle breast cancer

08One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. In...
2021 Salsa Fest Night Market One Chip

GALLERY: Spicy chip challenge is all blush, sweat and tears

Whether they were partaking in the "One Chip Challenge" or watching competitors sweat it out, Salsa Fest patrons were enjoying themselves on Saturday night...

Tejano music draws crowd to Ak-Chin (GALLERY)

Tejano music fans danced for hours Saturday night during a Latin music showcase at UltraStar Multi-tainment amphitheater. Grupo El Regreso, from Phoenix, opened the...

Sneak a peek at Art on the Veranda

A preview reception of the arts and crafts to be on the display at the Nov. 5 Art on the Gallery was hosted by...

Native American Family Night honors past, present, future (GALLERY)

Maricopa Unified School District’s Native American Education Program and its parent advisory committee (NAPAC) hosted their year-end Family Night on Wednesday, honoring past, present...

History photos: Student explosion

The Maricopa High School campus has grown considerably over the years. The football players and cheerleaders pictured were among the 28 MHS students —...

MHS students shine at Pass in Review concert (gallery)

The Maricopa High School Music Department presented its "Pass in Review" concert Dec. 6 with performances by the Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Rams,...

MHS recognizes graduating seniors with awards night (GALLERY)

Maricopa High School hosted its annual Senior Honors Night May 14. It was a time to recognize hard work in the classroom and in...

Dog-day afternoon for Kody and pals at new canine romp area at Pacana Park

Everyone seems to love the energetic, playful, goofiness of dogs -- as long as they do it outside the house. That's been a problem in...
HISTORY - 1949 Flood Maricopa Road

History photo: flood of memories

This flooding scene near the Richfield service station on the old Maricopa Road in 1949 was captured by a photographer looking north from atop...
2020 Veterans Day Parade

The 2020 Maricopa Veterans Day Parade (GALLERY)

The fourth annual Veterans Day Parade stepped off on Saturday morning to the delight of hundreds of residents lining the sidewalks of Bowlin and...
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