Good Day
Maricopa
Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Districts in the Phoenix metro area released back-to-school dates for the 2025–26 year, with Chandler Unified + Maricopa County Regional set to start on July 16 and Higley on July 17 while many others resume later in July or early August + some districts have not yet confirmed their dates. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early monsoon winds stirred up dust and pushed air monitors in Maricopa to unsafe levels, and officials warn that personal fireworks today may worsen the air—posing risks for those with asthma or other breathing issues. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials downgraded the evacuation status on July 3 for communities near the Monarch Fire, which burned 148 acres and was 30% contained by 6:30 p.m. on July 2 — fire crews continued mop-up efforts as investigators determined the fire started on July 1 from dragging chains along U.S. Highway 60. The Arizona Republic
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The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
~ John Wayne
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