Good Day
Maricopa
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Airlines changed its baggage fees, fare classes, and Rapid Rewards program this year and will end open seating by adding assigned and premium seats starting early next year—CEO Bob Jordan said ideas like airport lounges and international flights remain under review. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 4, Phoenix youth transformed local celebrations into a showcase of cultural pride at Club Contact and neighborhood gatherings as fireworks lit up the sky. Organizers of om*RADIO LIVE raised funds for Puente Human Rights Movement by supporting immigrant rights amid fears of strict immigration enforcement. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal lawsuit in Tempe says the city’s permit rule for feeding homeless people in parks violates free speech and assembly rights—plaintiffs claim it forces them to pay high fees and limits their charity work. City officials say the permit keeps parks safe and the case may change how authorities manage homeless feeding across Arizona. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cardinals announced a new travel package that will let fans fly round-trip on the same plane the team uses so they can attend the Monday Night Football game on November 3 in Dallas. The package starts at $2,500 and will include game admission, a welcome reception with team legends — and a tailgate experience. 12 News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Maricopa
Welcome to the Good Day Maricopa, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Maricopa, Arizona community. If you like the Good Day Maricopa, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Maricopa.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Maricopa and across Arizona. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Maricopa
A free Maricopa community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaymaricopa.com/sitemap