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Things To Do

Wacky musical coming to Surprise's Stage Left for 2-week run

Education

Dysart Schools’ mother, daughter duo finish 1st year teaching

Business

Pet groomer opens its doors in Surprise

holiday

Different ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your city

A wide array of events for Cinco de Mayo that bring out the best of the Valley are happening this weekend May 3-5 in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City and Surprise. There will be live …

Court decision

U.S. Court of Appeals rules in favor of Surprise Police over 2021 arrest

The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Surprise Police Department in a federal lawsuit after a Surprise man claimed he was unlawfully arrested in May 2021. Jabril Caldwell-Parker …

At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …

Business

Ground breaks for new phase of Level Crossing in Surprise

Business leaders and city dignitaries had fun April 18 during the ceremony to break ground on Phase 3 of Level Crossing.

Public Safety

Herrera named top Surprise police officer

Surprise police officer Edwin Herrera was named the top Surprise Police Department officers of the last year, according to department awards it recently handed out.

Business

Ribbon is cut on new Surprise hospice facility

Savior Hospice in Surprise opened its doors with an official ribbon cutting on April 25.

Real Estate

Surprise's Sterling Grove racks up several awards

Toll Brothers, a national builder of luxury homes, recently announced the company’s Arizona Division was recognized as the winner of 13 awards in the annual MAME competition, including Surprise’s Sterling Grove neighborhood.

Opinions

Letters: Surprise patron wants more service from local libraries

I am an 84 year old and a 20-year resident of Surprise.

Education

National publication ranks Dysart Schools, Surprise charters

Dysart Unified School District had its four high schools rank in the top 165 in the state, according to a report last week from U.S. News & World Report, though only one came in the top 100.

Public Meetings

Upcoming city meetings in Surprise

Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise.

FIRST RESPONDERS

Shot fired, teens arrested in attempted home burglary: Surprise PD

Two teens were arrested this week in connection with an attempted home burglary in Surprise during which one of the suspects was shot.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY

Skip Hall: Mayor Newsletter — April 2024

March was a month filled with excitement and festivities for our community.

Patrick Duffy: District 3 Newsletter — April 2024

We’ve wrapped up another vibrant Spring Training season in Surprise, and we closed it out with some great music at Out of the Park Music Fest.

Ken Remley: District 4 Newsletter — April 2024

Spring is a great season to remember our roots and see how much we have blossomed and grown over time.

Transportation

ADOT work to bring Grand Avenue restrictions in Surprise

The Arizona Department of Transportation advised drivers to plan for lane restrictions on US 60 (Grand Avenue) between Morristown and Surprise for pavement maintenance.

Education

Shadow Ridge teacher is month’s best in Surprise

Each month Lisa Fowler–AZ Real Estate, Raymond E. Grim Agency LLC & Montse Terepocki - Financial Advisor, partners up to give an award for teacher of the month.

Neighbors

Surprise girl scout earns top honors

The Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, has been awarded to 35 local girls this year from the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, including one from Surprise.