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Dysart Schools sets its high school graduation schedule
Community
Surprise offering prizes for summer reading program
Recreation
Surprise sets dates, times for city pool openings
Education

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

In addition to graduations, May is a time to celebrate teachers and mothers who have dedicated their lives to enriching others.
Business

Pet groomer opens its doors in Surprise

Well-Groomed Pets is now open to wash Surprise residents’ favorite pets.

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Sponsored Content

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 …
Things To Do

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

The Little Sisters of Hoboken will be hitting the stage at Stage Left Productions this month.
Opinions

Letters: Surprise’s growth better not mirror that in California

I found your article from the latest issue of the Surprise Independent both interesting and distressing.
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 …
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.
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.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
March was a month filled with excitement and festivities for our community.
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.
Spring is a great season to remember our roots and see how much we have blossomed and grown over time.

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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.
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.

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Who is the West Valley Preps 2023 football playoffs Week 3 player of the week?

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A rendering of the under-construction Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks at San Lucy shows what the front of the facility will look like when it’s completed later this year.

Gaming group betting big on far West Valley

Surprise residents have been telling city leaders for years they want more entertainment and fine-dining restaurant options.
Ol' Porch Dog will be performing at a new venue in Surprise's Sun Village community.

Ol' Porch Dog sets date at Sun Village in Surprise

Ol' Porch Dog will be performing at a new venue in Surprise's Sun Village community.
Surprise residents can catch a showing of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to celebrate May 4 at Mark Coronado Park.

See ‘Star Wars’ in the park in Surprise

Family and friends are invited to join forces for a movie night in the park, featuring "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Surprise teens plan trip to Stratosphere jump park

Surprise has scheduled another Teen Adventures event with a trip to Stratosphere Adventure Park for a Glow Night Jump.
City Councilmember Ken Remley, center, delivers the ceremonial check to the Surprise Original Townsite Stakeholders Committee to help organize a revived Founders Day celebration on April 13.

Surprise Founders Day parade returning this weekend

A new group organizing activities in the Surprise Original Town Site is bringing back the Founders Day parade this weekend.

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