Name: Brian Petersheim Jr.
Hometown: Maricopa
Reside in: Maricopa Meadows
Maricopan since: 2006
Occupation: Multimedia Journalist at InMaricopa
Family: Susan (mom), Haley (sister), Brian (dad), Suzanne (stepmom)
Pets: 3 rescue pups – Charlie, Bella, and Penny Biscuit. and two cats – Yoshi and Loki
Cars: 2012 Honda Civic
Hobbies: Photography and gaming
Pet Peeves: Making what could easily be one text a thread of them (I am guilty of this too)
Dream vacation: Somewhere in Europe
Like most about Maricopa: Its a small city and I can get from one side to the other in like 10 minutes. I also love the community events around the city, like the Salsa festival, Merry Copa, etc.
Like least about Maricopa: SR 347, what else was I supposed to say?
Favorite…
Book: Gone (the series)
Movie: Almost any Marvel movie
Actor: Chris Hemsworth
Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper and H2O
Meal: Teriyaki Beef
Quote: “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” -Confucius
![One of several flyers for a "TikTok rizz party" is taped to a door in the Maricopa Business Center along Honeycutt Road on April 23, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spencer-042324-tiktok-rizz-party-flyer-web-218x150.jpg "Maricopa’s ‘TikTok Rizz Party,’ explained")
![Lizz Fiedorczyk instructs a drum circle at Maricopa Community Center April 22, 2024. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PJ_3922-Enhanced-NR-218x150.jpg "Locals find zen with Earth Day drum circle")
![An image of shredded paper. [Pixabay]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/shredded-paper-168650_1280-218x150.jpg "Shred-A-Thon to take place tomorrow")
![Phoenix police stop a stolen vehicle on April 20, 2024. [Facebook]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5040-218x150.jpg "Alleged car thief released without charges")
