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MUSD Community Preschool The Early Childhood Leader in Maricopa Community Preschool provides fun, skills-based activities that explore science, literacy, math, art, music, dramatic play, and more! Our rich curriculum aligns to Arizona Early Learning Standards to build skills and promote healthy social-emotional development. Our students work and play together to explore their curiosities, build confidence, and develop problem solving skills for a life-long love of learning.
W Hungry for great journalism WITH THE FIRST OFFICIAL DAY OF FALL, September always offers hope to a city tired of sweating. This year is no exception. Soon, it’ll be prime weather for afternoon barbeques and patio dining. Which reminds me of something... We’re thrilled to bring you
Publisher SCOTT BARTLE
Editorial Director ELIAS WEISS
beekeeping couples, complete with his first (and sadly last) cover photo. Brian’s energy and dedication will be deeply missed, but his legacy of storytelling here will last. Elsewhere in this edition, David
Advertising Director VINCENT MANFREDI
Advertising TAWNI PROCTOR AMBER ROGALLA BRITTANY RUSSELL MICHELLE SORENSEN
Iversen takes readers on a moving journey along State Route 347, documenting roadside memorials and the lives they honor. Monica D. Spencer breaks down the often-confusing differences between Maricopa’s Municipal Court and Justice Court, an explainer that’s long overdue. As always, we’re grateful to have you along for the ride as Maricopa
InMaricopa magazine’s 2025 Food & Beverage Guide — the biggest and best we’ve ever produced. This year’s guide is over 50% larger than last year’s, packed with dozens of new Maricopa eateries to discover, exclusive interviews with the people behind the menus, fun foodie facts and stunning
Writers KRISTINA DONNAY
JUSTIN GRIFFIN DAVID IVERSEN DAYV MORGAN BRIAN PETERSHEIM JR. HARRIET PHELPS BRIANNA REINHOLD TOM SCHUMAN MONICA D. SPENCER SHERMAN AND EUPHEMIA WEEKES
continues to grow and evolve. Next month we’ll be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and getting just a little spooky as October rolls around. Until then, happy dining, Maricopa.
photography that will make you hungry before you even hit the first page. Think of it as your one-stop passport to dining in a growing city. We keep up with the foodie scene so you don’t have to. But this issue is also bittersweet, as we say goodbye to one of our own. After five years, reporter Brian Petersheim Jr. is moving on to new journalism ventures in the Valley. In his time here, Brian authored more than 1,400 articles. He tracked police and fire calls, followed social media trends, wrote cover stories on car shows and tabletop games, and was a relentless go-getter — scouring the daily police blotter and monitoring airwaves for crashes or emergencies that might affect your drive home. His final story for us is both fitting and poignant: a feature on Maricopa’s
Photographers DAVID IVERSEN
ELIAS WEISS EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Elias@inMaricopa.com
BRIAN PETERSHEIM JR. MONICA D. SPENCER
Designer CARL BEZUIDENHOUT
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BELIEFS We believe in: • An informed citizenry. • Holding ourselves and others accountable. • The success of deserving businesses.
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KRISTINA DONNAY Doctor Kristina has a way to turn “good skin days” into your default setting.
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