Three local high school graduates traveled to Chicago for a weeklong conference with the Maricopa-based nonprofit Be Awesome Coalition. Be Awesome is focused on empowering youth through mentoring, education, and community programs. Read more about the students’ trip.

Meanwhile, in Coolidge, city staff believe housing, businesses and restaurants coming to the city will keep moving through the process. Restaurants like Wendy’s are already in motion to come to Coolidge, and staff are confident there are more to come.

Plus, today is the last day to cast a vote for your favorite businesses in the 2024 Créme de la Copa competition. Make sure the best people and businesses in Maricopa get the recognition they deserve by casting a vote. Click here to learn more.