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Community grant money available in Surprise

The city of Surprise announce the Community Outreach Program is now accepting applications for grant funding.
Business

Surprise Crossings earns noted certification

Wespac Construction, Inc., announced that the Surprise Crossings project has achieved LEED Silver Certification under the LEED v4 Core and Shell rating system.
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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

McDonald’s ready to open in north Surprise area

McDonald’s announced the grand opening of its brand-new restaurant in north Surprise.
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Look back at Surprise's history on this week

Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week.
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New 303 interchange may relieve Grand traffic in Surprise

The Maricopa Association of Governments and Arizona Department of Transportation are taking a closer look at relieving congestion along Grand Avenue between Loop 303 and 163rd Avenue.
Spring Training

Rangers sign lefty Corbin to plug gap in injury-thinned rotation

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent left-hander Patrick Corbin to a one-year contract that plugs a durable veteran into their injury-addled starting rotation.
Community

Surprise DAR on hunt for patriotic businesses

The White Tanks Mountain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is calling on patriotic businesses in the West Valley to take pride in their national spirit and be honored for flying the American flag.
Politics

Grand Dems to discuss water, environmental issues in Surprise

Water and environmental issues will top the agenda at the Grand Dems monthly meeting on March 26 at The Grand.
Live Music

Food, entertainment options revealed for Surprise music festival

The city of Surprise has released details on food and entertainment options at this weekend's Out of the Park Music Fest at Mark Coronado Park.

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Surprise council to vote on new business startup center

The city of Surprise appears to be moving forward with its plan to move the rebranded AZ Techcelerator to a new site in City Center.
Sports

Surprise charter school track star on record pace

Highland Prep senior Marcel Pratt is currently the fastest in the state, holding the top spot in the 300-meter hurdles with a record-breaking time of 38.85 seconds.
Public Meetings

City Council among meetings in Surprise this week

Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise.
ARIZONA CAPITOL

Hobbs' aide says Surprise lawmaker's flag bill will meet a veto at governor's desk

PHOENIX - The way some Arizona lawmakers see it, displaying the U.S. flag on public property is perfectly fine. Ditto the state flag, the POW/MIA flag, flags of first responders and even …
Spring Training

Rangers' Jon Gray fractures right wrist, team says

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy says pitcher Jon Gray fractured his right wrist when he was hit by a line drive in a spring training game against Colorado.
Uptown Alley General Manager Adam Dufur shows off one of the two new sports simulators that feature 30 games that players can choose.

Surprise entertainment center going high tech

Uptown Alley is unveiling in April a new virtual reality area, with golf, sports simulators, a new laser tag space and even a soundproof karaoke machine.
Finalists for the 2024 WHAM Art Center’s West Valley Youth Poet Laureate competition are pictured. Deadline to apply for this year’s contest is April 13.

Applications welcome for WHAM West Valley youth poet contest

Applications are open for the WHAM Art Center’s 2025-2026 West Valley Youth Poet Laureate competition.
The West Valley Country Music Association is gearing up for its annual Member’s Choice Award Show at I & J Fountain Restaurant.

Country music group prepping award show at Surprise restaurant

The West Valley Country Music Association is gearing up for its annual Member’s Choice Award Show at I & J Fountain Restaurant.
International Guitar Night features four guitarists including Django Reinhardt’s grand-nephew Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), Sönke Meinen (Germany), Alexandra Whittingham (Britain) and Niwel Tsumbu (Democratic Republic of The Congo).

International guitarists perform at Webb Center

The 25th annual North American tour of International Guitar Night celebrates four guitar masters from around the globe.
The city of Surprise invited the community to a KIDZ Jamboree and a celebration of the Week of the Young Child.

KIDZ Jamboree coming to Surprise Resource Center

The city of Surprise invited the community to a KIDZ Jamboree and a celebration of the Week of the Young Child.
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