After months of debate, Maricopa’s growth plan headed to voters
Despite months of debate, Maricopa City Council Tuesday unanimously approved the Advancing Maricopa 2026 General Plan, sending the city’s long-range vision to voters for ratification in November. Required by state […]
UPDATE: Missing 10-year-old boy found
UPDATE 10:25 a.m., June 3, 2026: Maricopa police confirmed 10-year-old Isaiah Gressel was found. ORIGINAL STORY 10:07 p.m., June 2, 2026: Maricopa police are asking for the public’s help locating […]
Young pedestrian hospitalized after crash near Santa Rosa Elementary
A young pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle tonight. The collision occurred around 6:25 p.m. near the intersection of Smith-Enke Road and Santa Rosa Drive, near Santa […]
Democrats hope to attract independents, Republicans at Maricopa town hall
![Blue Copa will host a candidate town hall featuring a range of local, state and federal Democratic candidates on June 11, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260601-blue-copa-candidate-town-hall-1024x580.jpg)
After a series of Republican-led candidate events in Maricopa, local Democrats are planning one of their own next week. Maricopa-based organization Blue Copa will bring 13 local, state and federal […]
Construction starts at future home of Orlie’s Taproom, Chipotle
One dusty lot near Walmart and Bahama Bucks is finally showing signs of life. The gradual construction process started last week at the upcoming Legacy at Porter shopping center, 17571 […]
City’s first social powwow in years drew dancers and families from across the Southwest
![A dancer dressed in jingle dress regalia, dances during Maricopa Elementary School PTO's inaugural social powwow on May 2, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260502-spencer-mes-social-powwow-22-1024x683.jpg)
Maricopa Elementary School’s gymnasium was awash in vibrant colors, song and dance during the city’s first social powwow in years. Families traveled from across Arizona and neighboring states for the gathering, which featured traditional […]
Trash bags beat sleeping in for some Maricopans
What would get you out of bed early on a Saturday morning? The promise of a coffee date? Hitting the green before the heat starts bearing down? For a handful […]
Most voters know Maricopa city council candidates. What about these races?
School board. Constable. Justice of the peace. State mine inspector. Several of the ballot’s lesser-known races shared the spotlight Thursday as candidates from across local, county and state government gathered […]
Pedaling safety: MPD’s inaugural bike rodeo teaches behind the handlebars
![A mother assists her child in riding a tricycle on an obstacle course at Maricopa Police Department's inaugural bicycle rodeo on April 24, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260424-spencer-bicycle-rodeo-web-05-1024x683.jpg)
For more than an hour one Friday afternoon this spring, a winding line of children on tricycles and bicycles practiced navigating mock intersections, traffic signs and roadway obstacles outside the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center. It was part of Maricopa Police Department’s inaugural bicycle rodeo in late April, an event […]
Know Maricopa’s best dad? Time is running out to nominate him
Father’s Day is coming, and somewhere in Maricopa a dad is about to remind everyone that he once changed a tire in 117-degree heat while simultaneously coaching Little League and […]