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LEADING OFF Editor’s letter 6 Contributors 6 HISTORY Why Maricopa briefly changed its name a century ago 8 This month in history 10 COMMUNITY Immigrant artists bring global stories, local color 16 If there’s something strange in your neighborhood... Why don’t you call? 20 We rode on public transportation with the residents who rely on it 24 Golf tourney raised nearly $18K for police 28 HEALTH GUIDE Here’s why Exceptional Community Hospital lives up to its name 30 The faster way to firmer, younger-looking skin 34 The harmful effects of road rage and how to avoid them 36 How public schools keep athletes safe from concussions 40 Remember this simple rule for early melanoma detection 41 Citywide health directory 42 GOVERNMENT Permts 45 EDUCATION For the first time, Maricopa students are being taught by AI 48 CAC has a new way students can access more scholarships with one click 52 Kids Day returns for 18th year 53 BUSINESS Mapping business news 54 Restaurant inspections 56 SPORTS It’s hard to stay humble after 4 state titles, but A+ Charter’s Noah Charves does 58 Maricopa High’s flag football team has plenty to celebrate, just not a win 62 Lady Rams’ v-ball season started hot, came down to the wire 63
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HOME How to plant an autumn vegetable garden 64 Most expensive home sales 66 Least expensive home sales 68 Buying an older home? Charm often comes with baggage 70 Own a rental property? You can unlock hidden savings instantly with one move 71
EVENTS Calendar 72 TRENDING A look at what’s hot on InMaricopa.com 79
PARTING SHOT The sunken path 80
ON THE COVER Like Maricopa’s own Michael Phelps, A+ Charter Schools track star Noah Charves, four-time Arizona State Champion, dons a breastplate of gold medals in this October photo by Monica D. Spencer.
InMaricopa.com | November 2025
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