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Dignitaries and the community participate in a ribbon-cutting for the official opening of the Surprise Community and Resource Center.
Surprise arts commission calls special meeting for Saturday
A special meeting of the Surprise Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission has been called for this weekend at the new Surprise Community and Resource Center. more
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Arizona’s child divide
Arizona continues to attract new residents, but the state’s growth is creating very different communities for children and families. more
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Surprise City Council District 4
Surprise councilmember Melton to meet with district residents
Surprise City Councilmember Johnny V. Melton is hosting one of his regular District 4 meetups with residents this week. more
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The annual City-to-City Update, which showcases the developments and growth happening in the West Valley, is one of the signature events for the West Valley Regional Chamber.
West Valley Chamber growth evident in Surprise
When leaders with the West Valley Regional Chamber gave a report to the Surprise City Council about local membership numbers earlier this month, they came armed with good numbers. more
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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control reports 227 adoptions during a recent Saturday event with a total of 417 dogs placed in forever homes throughout the entire week.
MCACC reports single-day record number of adoptions
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control notes a record-breaking day of 227 adoptions with a total of 417 dogs finding forever homes throughout the whole week. more
Kathryn Berger of Riverview School was one of 15 teachers honored with Laird Mini Grants in 2025.
Dysart educators can apply for Laird Teacher Mini Grants through Sept. 22
Dysart Education Foundation reminds educators that the 2026 Laird Teacher Mini Grants is extended through Sept. 22. more

Countryside Recreation Center is transforming into a festive destination for this year’s city of Surprise Monster Bash event.
Monster Bash returns for another scary year in Surprise
Countryside Recreation Center is transforming into a festive destination for this year’s city of Surprise Monster Bash event. more
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At the city of Surprise's 10th annual Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Celebration and Service in 2025, keynote speaker Dr. Christopher T. Pullins of the Mayo Clinic talks about serving the community.
Surprise looking for service acts for next year's MLK Day event
The city of Surprise invited the community to share acts of service by participating in the annual #SurpriseCelebratesMLK Challenge. more
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Surprise has installed 30 new pieces of public art since the Arts and Culture Division was created in 2023 — including the "Bounce" and "Swing" pieces outside Surprise Stadium.
Public art pieces popping up more across Surprise
Most of Surprise’s current public art projects are concentrated in the City Center area. But Arts and Culture Manager Julie Akerly is leading the charge to change that. more
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is pressured by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 in Glendale.
Cardinals put up 151 yards of offense in 31-7 defeat to defending champion Seahawks
GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals (1-1) welcomed the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks (2-0) to Arizona in an early divisional matchup. The Seahawks, as road favorites, took care of … more
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The Happy Valley Road Biz-Tech Park was approved for Happy Valley and 157th Avenue.
Surprise biz-tech park to bring more office space
Badly needed office space is on its way to Surprise, giving small business owners more reasons to stay in the city. more
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Gas prices are seen at a Circle K on 107th Avenue and Union Hills Road March 20, 2026. The national average topped $4 a gallon for the first time in four years.
See where to get the cheapest gas in Surprise
Continued volatility in the crude oil market sent gas prices soaring again in the Valley this week, according to AAA Arizona on Sept. 17. more
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