Maricopa’s first powwow attracts attendees from near and far
You could feel the drums before even stepping into Maricopa Elementary School’s gymnasium Saturday morning. Hosted by the school’s Diamondbacks PTO, those drumbeats accompanied singing and dancing during its inaugural social powwow. It was […]
Where are new businesses and homes going up in Maricopa?
Here is a list of permits issued between Feb. 11 and March 10: Commercial Butterfield Commons Apartments 2 shade structures for parking canopies, valued at $638,766. The contractors are Harmon Electric and Park N […]
New development could bring long-requested services to Maricopa
A laundromat, self-service car wash and office suites could be headed for Honeycutt Road. The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado resident Isaiah Adkins is looking to bring a new commercial […]
College dreams get a gym-sized celebration at Desert Sunrise High
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The roar inside Desert Sunrise High School’s gym this morning wasn’t from a basketball game or a typical student assembly. It emanated from a crowd of DSHS seniors, their parents, […]
City adopts ‘scallop’ ordinance to spread development costs
A new city policy could make it easier for smaller businesses to build in Maricopa. City council members unanimously voted April 21 to pass a new “scallop” ordinance that would […]
Cereal drive competition donates 2,100 boxes to Maricopa Pantry
A friendly competition between two Maricopa charter schools turned into a big win for the community, and a whole lot of cereal. Students and staff at Leading Edge Academy and […]
Candidate uses AI to propose updates to Maricopa general plan
If you’ve been poking around Maricopa’s social media or candidate campaign pages the last couple weeks, you’ve likely encountered a set of renderings of a downtown vision. That is actually […]
General plan advances despite calls for more detail
In a 5-1 vote, Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission gave their stamp of approval Monday night to advance Maricopa’s general plan to city council next month. Commissioner Bill Robertson made […]
City lines up 25 road projects next year under $105M streets plan
Get ready for more cones and construction in the coming months. Maricopa will spend more than half — or $104.95 million — of its capital improvement plan budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year […]
Gusse kicks off state House run from Maricopa
Julia Gusse didn’t need a stage Friday. Just her backyard, an intimate crowd and a message that she’s ready to take a stand for her community on a deeper level. […]