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Duke's Roadhouse will be Maricopa's largest restaurant/bar/music venue A restaurant/bar/music venue is, indeed, headed for Maricopa in the vicinity of the proposed Maricopa Station, as...

What is perennially Maricopa’s most fancy-schmancy party is toning down a little this year, but that won’t change its purpose. The 12th annual Against Abuse...

We all struggle at times, and none of us are immune to the economic catastrophe our country is experiencing. Some may be impacted less,...

The city this week presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission initial plans for City Center Park, to consist largely of ball fields that...

While a white Christmas is off the cards here in Maricopa, there are still plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit. Here’s a...

Maricopans of all cultures gathered on Saturday at Copper Sky amid music, dancing and smiles -- making the second annual Copa Cultural Night Market...

By Amanda Rice Hibiscus sabdariffa or roselle, is known by a number of names across the world, including Jamaican sorrel, Flor da Jamaica, Florida cranberry,...

Central Arizona College’s third annual Job Fair will take place on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Maricopa Campus, 17945...

As Phase 1 construction of a multi-million-dollar expansion nears completion this fall, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is planning a job fair in August to fill...

There was no mention of an ice-skating rink being among amenities at Lake View Park during the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, but it was plenty...

Make sure to bring your resumes and dress for success, because the Maricopa Job Fair is here again. The event will take place on...

Halloween is creeping closer. Registration for this year's Mysterious Mansion Mayhem contest is underway and will run through Oct. 4. The City of Maricopa is...

A local couple is on a mission to bring Moose to Maricopa – and they’re not talking about the large-antlered, north-woods mammal. Julie and Stan...

Cold weather moving through the area is expected to cause a large die off of tilapia fish in local lakes. Tilapia are warm-water fish, native...

Maricopa’s biggest social event is drawing near, and the chance to attend is growing smaller. The 18th Annual Seeds of Change Gala is 6 p.m....

A number of Maricopa businesses still closed due to COVID-19 restrictions may be able to open Thursday. The Arizona Department of Health Services expects that,...

The 2021 Arizona State Fair is moving back to the fairgrounds. It was previously announced the annual event would be held at Wild Horse Pass...

The sweet smell of marigolds, sugar skulls and pan de muerto are coming to Maricopa. The city’s first Día de los Muertos — Day of...

At the Arizona Renaissance Festival, visitors take a unique trip back in time. Not even in her wildest dreams would Queen Elizabeth have imagined a...

IF YOU GO What: Farm Science Day When: March 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N. Cardon Lane How much: Free Info: tinyurl.com/USDA-MaricopaWhether you...

City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Department firefighter Jared Hobson will compete on the History Channel's reality show "Forged In Fire" on July 24. This show selects...

Notah Begay III, current NBC Sports and Golf Channel commentator and a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, will host two, free one-hour golf...

I don’t know about you, but among the things in life I do really well is eat. Evidently, we have a community full of people...

The color and excitement, to say nothing of the money raised for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor, had organizers beaming and...

After a triumphant opening weekend, the students of Heritage Academy are preparing to deliver their final three performances of Les Misérables April 27-29 at...

  Maricopa Teen Hall, a new expo tailored for teens and those raising teens, is scheduled for Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at City Hall.To...

As a relative newcomer in Maricopa, I have been surprised by how much there is to do in our town. True, we have no...

Maricopa lost a dining option last week when Chili’s pulled out of its planned Maricopa store, but the city has another new eatery coming...

Above: Native Grill and Wings expects a Super Bowl crowd but its big spike in business is from take-out orders. Maricopa-area businesses that profit...

The Maricopa Arts Council invites abstract-art entries for its online art competition, “Anything Goes.”  The free contest is open to all Maricopa residents 14...