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Crash causes debris, traffic disruption at Honeycutt and Porter
Lanes were closed in both directions following a crash between a construction truck and an SUV around 1:45 p.m. Monday afternoon on Honeycutt and Porter roads. The A1 construction truck […]
For Leading Edge students, 9/11 became more than a history lesson
For Leading Edge Academy students, 9/11 is history. On Friday, two New Yorkers who witnessed the attacks gave that history a voice. “You were not alive on Sept 11, 2001, […]
Manfredi: Maricopa needs more than one dependable way in and out
Editor, Last week, I wrote about the work that moved SR 347 widening into construction. This week, I want to talk about what comes next, because Maricopa needs more dependable […]
When does buying a home no longer make sense?
Sixty isn’t too old for a new mortgage. Neither is 70. In fact, buying a home later in life can still be a smart move, but the calculation changes as […]
What you could get for Maricopa’s least expensive recent home sales
A spacious kitchen and blank-slate backyard are among the highlights of this Rancho El Dorado home. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath property features an open-concept layout, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and […]
Gusse: Where are our representatives?
I am a non-incumbent candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, Legislative District 16. I have served in the United States Air Force, on the City of Maricopa City Council […]
Inside one of Maricopa’s most expensive recent home sales
Pool, spa, 3-car garage and a gourmet kitchen? This Province home checked plenty of luxury boxes. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home features the popular Simone floor plan, with an open-concept layout, […]
Maricopa didn’t have a local bookstore. So she put one on wheels
Elicia Graciela Estrada imported a truck from Japan just so she could sell books. She painted it pink, installed bookshelves, procured all kinds of volumes, named it Graciela’s Mobile […]
September brings a reminder that falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging
“Why do you want to get rid of autumn?” That’s the question a friendly barista at the drive-thru window asked me when I mentioned I was working on an event […]
Swerving leads to DUI, drug arrest on John Wayne Parkway
A driver swerving on John Wayne Parkway turned into a DUI and drug arrest last weekend. Maricopa police spotted a driver making an unsafe lane change and swerving Sept. […]
Primary Election Recap + August Newsletter!
I'm happy to report that we had a tremendously successful primary election. Thank you to all who participated in the election. I would love to hear about your experience. Send me a note at district1@maricopa.gov.