When it was learned that the Supreme Court would soon hear at least two cases involving new state laws restricting abortion, citizens on both sides of the abortion debate thought that Roe v. W…
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MARICOPA — The return of Merry Copa promises lots of fun for the whole family.
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MARICOPA — Local talent and entrepreneurship will be on display Nov. 27 for the first of what organizers hope will be many local markets.
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MARICOPA — The city of Maricopa is hosting its annual Merry Copa holiday event this December.
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MARICOPA — The Friends of the Maricopa Library are having their big book sale on Nov 6.
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CASA GRANDE — Thursday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day and around Pinal County, area residents will observe the holiday with parades and celebrations.
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MARICOPA — The fifth annual Copa Shorts Film Fest runs Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6-7, and features dozens of films from around the world.
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MARICOPA — With three upcoming comedy shows planned at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, those who like a good laugh are in luck.
MARICOPA — The main actors in the Legally Blonde musical by the Maricopa Community Theatre hope the audience enjoys the show and realizes the message behind it.
MARICOPA — Judith Zaimont and Nancy Smith are perhaps the biggest cheerleaders for the Maricopa arts scene. The two have made it their mission to ensure that area residents have plenty of opportunities to enjoy visual and performing arts without leaving Maricopa.
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MARICOPA — When Ak-Chin Indian Community Chairman Robert Miguel scans the Maricopa landscape, he envisions growth and an entertainment mecca, attracting visitors from across the region to idle away the hours relaxing and having fun.
MARICOPA — Details have always been important to Russell Frank.
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MARICOPA -- Go to any of Maricopa’s many points of interest, and a familiar form might greet you — a statue of a wild horse. But no two of them will look the same, thanks to the creativity of local painters.
There is no question that a primary function of state government is the collection and spending of tax revenues. This function can result in meaningful responsibility or the wasteful spending of other peoples’ money. Residents of the City of Maricopa are located in Legislative District 11, a…
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MARICOPA — The Maricopa Community Theatre invites the community to see the adaptation of a fan favorite movie on the stage with “Legally Blonde the Musical.”
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MARICOPA — The city of Maricopa congratulated and announced the winners for the 2021 Salsa Night Market contest.
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MARICOPA — This month at the Salsa Night Market the public can go and honor their loved ones who have passed on by bringing their favorite things to place at an “ofrenda” cultural display.
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MARICOPA — Squeeze will perform live in concert on Sept. 11 at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino.
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MARICOPA — Theory of a Deadman has canceled its performance as the opening act for the 3 Doors Down concert, set for Saturday at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino.
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MARICOPA — With arts activities roaring back throughout the area, the Maricopa Arts Council plans a series of events beginning with an artists town hall on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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MARICOPA — For over a decade now, Maricopa activists Rob and Lucinda Boyd have been trying new ways to get out a message of hope to kids that need it, and now they are turning to the world of documentary film.
MARICOPA — The city of Maricopa is bringing back a popular event from the summer, and they are calling for people to participate.
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PHOENIX — As Miss Arizona 2021, a former Miss City of Maricopa Outstanding Teen will have a shot at the Miss America title.
MARICOPA — The first Maricopa Wild Horses Arts Initiative project was met with so much excitement that the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee, in partnership with the city of Maricopa, is extending the arts initiative for a second round, a press release from the committee said.
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MARICOPA — Before each show, guitarist and longtime member of 3 Doors Down, Chris Henderson likes to walk the route he’ll take from the dressing room to the stage three or four times.
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MARICOPA — Gary Allan is happy to be on the road again.
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MARICOPA — Since childhood, Theresa Judkins has been passionate about music, singing and playing various instruments.
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MARICOPA — The seven-time Grammy award-winning band Los Tigres Del Norte bring decades of hits to The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Friday, Sept. 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show time is 8. Tickets are $94.50, $74.50 and $54.50 on sale through Ticketmaster.
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MARICOPA — It’s been more than a year since the applause and cheers of crowds could be heard in The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, but with a slate of concerts on the schedule, fans are set to soon return.
Is there such a thing as a good tax? Some would claim that all taxes are bad, and that government should strive to make taxes as low as possible. Other believe that any tax is good provided that it is paid by wealthy individuals and large businesses. Both points of view are incorrect.
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MARICOPA — When he’s on stage, singing to fans, Cole Swindell says it’s hard to hide his smile. Being on stage is one of his favorite places to be.
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CASA GRANDE — This year on the Fourth of July, the show will go on, with various festivities and events in most Pinal County communities.
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MARICOPA — Comedian Lewis Black is bringing his new tour “It Gets Better Every Day” to The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Friday, Oct. 29.
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MARICOPA — On America’s Independence Day this year, Maricopa has planned a day of fun that ends in a bang with their traditional fireworks display.
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MARICOPA — True Grit Tavern, a bar and restaurant that has been serving Maricopans for years, is no more after a “Bar Rescue” makeover courtesy of host and business consultant Jon Taffer.
In this hot and crazy real estate market, the rental population has really been hurt. Many renters have been ousted right out of their home. Some renters have lived in their home 5 to 10 years and are finding not only that rental prices have increased but also that there are very few rentals…
Despite energetic protestations, the prime objective of an American politician is to get re-elected. Currently, both parties are trying to solve the problem of winning the vote by taking steps that will surely lead to serious future problems. Republicans believe that they can win if laws can…
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MARICOPA — Get ready to laugh. Comedian Tom Segura will perform two shows at the Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Oct. 30.
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MARICOPA — More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the temporary closure of The Event Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and shows and concerts were canceled, entertainment is now on the schedule once again.
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MARICOPA — Live theater is returning to Maricopa this week.
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MARICOPA — A water park company is considering building in Maricopa, carving out a wet oasis in the desert complete with water slides, wave pools and a lazy river.
The report card grades have been growing in number during the past few weeks, as Americans assign a grade to the performance of President Biden in his first four months. Republicans have tended to issue a glade of D, which is not surprising given that many do not believe that he was duly ele…
Ask anyone their opinion about HOAs and you’ll evoke strong opinions, both positive and negative. Reasons are as varied as the people asked but are often based on how they “feel” rather than what they “know” about HOAs. It’s unfortunate that opinions of one HOA often determine views about al…
One thing this last year did was create a desire in people to get out in nature more. RV and camper sales have soared as people engaged more in the great outdoors desiring more personal space. The same has happened with land and non-HOA subdivisions. People want space and they are willing to…
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Tennis World Tour 2 has arrived for Next-Generation consoles and looks to bring the action of the court to gamers. The game offers training modes or allows players to jump into the action with a multitude of professional players and the ability to customize your character.
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MARICOPA — With its “True Wit at True Grit” live comedy shows, True Grit Tavern and Comedy Road Shows are teaming up to bring professional comedians to Maricopa audiences.
MARICOPA — The words “first responder” often bring to mind images of blaring sirens, flashing red and blue lights and speeding emergency vehicles.
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MARICOPA — The city of Maricopa is combining its annual Salsa Festival and Copa Night Market into one extravagant event this weekend.
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HOAs are a business anomaly. Anyone living in one knows that. They don’t operate like other multi-million-dollar corporations, and no two are identical. However, they share similar challenges and concerns, so let’s look at a few of the most common.
Dana Allmond knows a great deal about living up to an oath. For four years, as a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy, she lived under the West Point Cadet Honor Code and by the West Point motto “Duty, Honor, Country”. Upon graduation, in 1994, she was commissioned a second lieutenant in the A…
MESA — Pinal County was well represented as Maricopa qualified eight individual swimmers as well as three relay teams for the Division I Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Swimming and Divi…
BENSON — The Sequoia Pathway Pumas drew a tough matchup in the opening round of the 2A playoffs. Going up against reigning 2A state runner-up Benson, the Pumas did not back down to the challen…
MARICOPA — Coach Rick Skinner called it the best game they’ve played this season, and it’s tough to argue the point, but on a night where Maricopa had many opportunities to get their first win…
MARICOPA — It was a wild finish to the season for the Sequoia Pathway Pumas. The team went into the final week in a three-team battle for the region title with rivals Tanque Verde and Santa Cr…
LAVEEN — The volleyball team from what used to be a little farm-town school proved it belonged in the postseason of the state’s largest conference Tuesday, but in a match full of comebacks, th…
MARICOPA — Maricopa Unified School District board members along with Orcutt | Winslow and Chasse Building Team handed out pies to district employees for the Thanksgiving holiday.
MARICOPA — After a night of brainstorming that never found the right conclusion, the Maricopa Unified School District board decided to move the choice for its second high school’s name to its …
MARICOPA — A student was taken into police custody after allegedly being found with a BB gun Wednesday at a Maricopa school.
MARICOPA — Proving that elections aren’t over until the last vote is counted, the Maricopa Unified School District maintenance and operations override is now set to be extended another seven y…
MARICOPA — A brand new high school in Maricopa comes with a bunch of opportunities for what can be offered and how it will look, as the governing board for Maricopa Unified School District rec…
FLORENCE — Budget override questions for two Pinal County school districts lacked majority support in special elections held Tuesday, although more votes may be added Thursday.