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The city of Surprise invited residents and visitors to explore public art and get creative during a series of free outdoor art sketching tours offered monthly from October through April.
Surprise bringing back outdoor sketching tours as weather cools
The city of Surprise invited residents and visitors to explore public art and get creative during a series of free outdoor art sketching tours offered monthly from October through April. more
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Kamarata Ranch is a built-to-rent development on the southwest corner of Happy Valley Road and 147th Avenue.
Surprise home permits trended down last fiscal year
New residents have not stopped moving to Surprise, but single-family home and commercial permits showed a downward trend in fiscal year 2026. more
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August in Greater Phoenix and the West Valley continues to be slow in the housing market, but overall the area outpaced the rest of the country, according to data from Phoenix Realtors.
West Valley residential real estate round up
Closed residential sales were down throughout Greater Phoenix in August, but experts say the dip fits the season as one of the slowest months in Arizona real estate. more
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Thompson Ranch Elementary students gathered outside for a past veteran's event.
Dysart Schools avoid Thompson Ranch PTSO issue
Two El Mirage parents asked the Dysart Unified School District governing board to investigate why the Thompson Ranch Elementary School Parent Teacher Student Organization president was removed. more
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Miss Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz will be part of the festivities at the West Valley Jewish Expo in Surprise.
Miss Israel part of next Jewish Expo in Surprise
Jewish Surprise and CJP will be hosting the second annual West Valley Jewish Expo to commemorate the Oct. 7 attacks. more
Surprise City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Surprise P&Z to approve 2027 meeting dates
The Surprise Planning and Zoning commission is expected to sign off on its meeting dates for 2027 at its next meeting. more
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Olive Avenue improvements start soon in western Glendale
On Oct. 12, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation  will begin construction of improvements on Olive Avenue, from just west of State Route (Loop) 303 to just east of Reems Road in … more
A historic Surprise Police Department vehicle filled with much-needed food at the “Pack the Cruiser” event Sept. 25.
‘Pack the Cruiser’ food drive a success in Surprise
More than 30 people donated groceries for a “Pack the Cruiser” event to help support neighbors in need. more
Michael Campbell is using the help of Spark Surprise, a business development hub, to get his Phoenix Valley Finder business resource guide off the ground.
Business hub to light Spark in Surprise this week
New Surprise resident Michael Campbell has been a small business owner for 25 years with his marketing agency WeMerge. more
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Several Dysart Unified School District high school students are selected for the Arizona All-State Show Choir.
Dysart students named to All-State Show Choir
The Arizona Choral Educators named numerous Dysart Unified School District high school students to the Arizona All-State Show Choir. more
Retro Exchange owner Grey Rogers, center, participated in the ribbon cutting with Surprise Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic, left, and City Councilmember Johnny V. Melton.
Retro toy store cuts ribbon in Surprise
The Retro Exchange toy store officially cut the ribbon on its store in Surprise, a month after its opening. more
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More Arizonans living alone as households get smaller
Arizona is adding people, but the state’s households are not necessarily getting bigger. more
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