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Posted on: October 1, 2019

Fall 2019 Progress Magazine released

Progress Magazine

Does this cooler weather have you wanting to cuddle up with some hot chocolate and a good read? Progress Magazine is out now! This issue has all you need to know about upcoming festivals & entertainment, road improvement projects, Census 2020, and more! Find the electronic version here.

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ADOT announces closures along the Loop 303 in Surprise beg. May 29; use detours

Posted on: May 29, 2020
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Surprise partners with St Mary’s Food Bank Alliance to provide free meals for children

Posted on: May 28, 2020
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Excessive Heat Warning this week; Heat Relief stations available

Posted on: May 27, 2020
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City Hall reopens June 1; select recreation amenities phase in

Posted on: May 26, 2020
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City of Surprise Seeking Applications for Voluntary Commission Vacancy

Posted on: May 26, 2020
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Sanitation schedule change week of Memorial Day

Posted on: May 20, 2020
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Surprise Introduces Phased COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Posted on: May 18, 2020
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Waddell Rd narrowed to one lane each direction, Sarival Ave to Reems Rd, beg. May 17

Posted on: May 14, 2020
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Changes to public participation during Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission meeting May 18

Posted on: May 13, 2020
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City of Surprise pools, gyms, recreation centers remain closed until further notice

Posted on: May 13, 2020
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Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Arizona Recovery

Posted on: May 12, 2020
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Surprise Sundancers raise nearly $175,000 for scholarships and youth programs

Posted on: May 13, 2020
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Surprise Fire-Medical offers prevention tips, evacuation info in anticipation of wildfire danger

Posted on: May 8, 2020
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Bell & Litchfield intersection improvement project will require lane restrictions beg. May 11

Posted on: May 7, 2020
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City of Surprise Seeking Applications for Voluntary Commission Vacancy

Posted on: May 6, 2020
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Surprise to open some recreation amenities May 15

Posted on: May 7, 2020
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Gov. Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers & Cosmetologists

Posted on: May 4, 2020
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Governor Ducey, ADHS Release Guidelines For Retail Business & Customers As Openings Resume Next Week

Posted on: May 1, 2020
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Governor Issues Updated Guidance For Arizonans, Businesses

Posted on: April 30, 2020
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Mayor Hall Declares Local State of Emergency in Surprise

Posted on: March 19, 2020
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View a list of upcoming pavement preservation projects, timelines in Surprise

Posted on: April 30, 2020
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Surprise continues suspension of recreation programming & events

Posted on: April 28, 2020
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Veterans Reflection Circle named Project of the Year by national & state public works associations

Posted on: April 27, 2020
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FY2021 Recommended Budget provides flexibility for the future

Posted on: April 22, 2020
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City to host online veteran workshops on VA Aid & Attendance benefits

Posted on: April 21, 2020
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Surprise Lights City Hall Blue to Honor Health Care Workers, First Responders

Posted on: April 17, 2020
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Watch the 2020 State of the City Video

Posted on: April 16, 2020
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Sarival Ave improvement project, Cactus to Waddell, to be completed late June 2020

Posted on: April 13, 2020
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Surprise introduces Shop Surprise banners for retailers; creates Open for Business list

Posted on: April 6, 2020
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Changes to public participation during PSPRS Fire & Police Board meetings

Posted on: April 2, 2020
Financial Relief Information

COVID-19 financial relief information for individuals & families available on city’s website

Posted on: April 1, 2020
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Valley Metro adjusts Express, RAPID bus service schedules due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 31, 2020
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City webpage provides community support resources, volunteer opportunities amid COVID-19

Posted on: March 30, 2020
Sign Code Update 2020

City temporarily amends A-frame sign policy during COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: March 30, 2020
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Change to City Council Meeting public comment; Cancelation of several public meetings

Posted on: March 27, 2020
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COVID-19 Special Report Video

Posted on: March 26, 2020
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City launches webpage for consumers, businesses, job seekers; introduces business recovery plan

Posted on: March 26, 2020
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Update: March 27 FY 2021 Budget Retreat Public Comment Details

Posted on: March 26, 2020
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Surprise Partners with Meals of Joy to Offer Hot Lunches to Vulnerable Populations

Posted on: March 25, 2020
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Surprise Resource Center Reducing Public Hours

Posted on: March 24, 2020
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City Park Amenities & Facilities Closed to Public

Posted on: March 24, 2020
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Local nonprofit Benevilla seeking volunteers to assist seniors

Posted on: March 23, 2020
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Surprise launches “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” campaign to support community needs

Posted on: March 20, 2020
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Governor Ducey Announces Latest COVID-19 Actions

Posted on: March 19, 2020
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Changes to public participation during Planning & Zoning meetings effective March 18

Posted on: March 18, 2020
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Changes to public participation during Council Meetings effective March 17

Posted on: March 16, 2020
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Surprise cancels/postpones events and programs due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 16, 2020
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Census Mailings Arrive March 12-20; Count for your Community

Posted on: March 10, 2020
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Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Retreat set for March 27

Posted on: March 10, 2020
Fire-Medical Accreditation Ceremony

Surprise Fire-Medical is Awarded International Accredited Status

Posted on: March 4, 2020
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Surprise Resource Center expands evening hours beginning March 4

Posted on: February 13, 2020
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Surprise Reaffirms Support for Quality Education

Posted on: February 4, 2020
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Chief Young to serve as 2020 AZ Association of Chiefs of Police President

Posted on: January 31, 2020
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City Council names Judd as Vice Mayor

Posted on: January 22, 2020
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City begins FY21 budget discussions Jan. 21

Posted on: January 16, 2020
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Celebrate Asante Library Grand Opening Feb. 1

Posted on: January 7, 2020
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Surprise names Community Development Director

Posted on: January 3, 2020
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DevelopNEXT: Give Input on Draft Land Development Ordinances

Posted on: December 11, 2019
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City awarded $50K grant from Tohono O’odham Nation to advance community initiatives

Posted on: December 4, 2019
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Surprise offers free online “Startup Space” to connect entrepreneurs, small businesses

Posted on: November 20, 2019
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City of Surprise Revenue Bond Rating Raised to ‘AA+’

Posted on: November 14, 2019
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Arizona History & Culture Speaker Series returns with new speakers, topics

Posted on: November 4, 2019
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Surprise Fire-Medical Awarded 8 New Firefighters Through Federal Grant

Posted on: October 16, 2019
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CALL OF ELECTION - Public Notice of the City of Surprise, Arizona.

Posted on: October 21, 2019
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Surprise expands library services with increased hours & new location

Posted on: October 16, 2019
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City wins national video award for “The Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial” visit

Posted on: October 1, 2019
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City of Surprise recruiting new tourism events; grant funding available

Posted on: September 26, 2019
Surprise Fire-Medical donates fire engine to Valley Vista High School

Surprise Fire-Medical donates fire engine to Valley Vista High School Fire Science program

Posted on: September 25, 2019
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Mayor proclaims Surprise a Dementia Friendly City

Posted on: September 18, 2019
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Citywide transportation projects update; Litchfield Road widening begins 9/30

Posted on: September 16, 2019
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Surprise breaks ground on new Fire Station 304

Posted on: September 9, 2019
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New Explore Surprise Episode - Youth Programs!

Posted on: July 9, 2018
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Rising costs amid a volatile recycling market result in changes to city’s collection

Posted on: August 12, 2019
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Surprise wins marketing award at the Arizona Governor's Conference on Tourism

Posted on: July 24, 2019
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Judge Gaudreau Appointed to AZ Supreme Court Committee

Posted on: July 9, 2019
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Neighborhood Grant Program application now available

Posted on: July 1, 2019
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National Indoor RV Centers expands to Surprise, brings head-of-household jobs

Posted on: June 7, 2019