Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
Good morning, Surprise.
Stephanie, a mom struggling with low-paying jobs and high rent, will move into a new home soon after an ABC15 viewer connected her with a data analyst position at Resume Wranglers.
The new job will lower her rent by about $1,000 a month and help her family find work.
Park Dental Partners announced that its affiliate practice in Surprise has rebranded as Park Dental Surprise.
The practice, led by Martin Romero, remains at its location on Waddell Road in Suite 102 at Surprise Crossing Shopping Mall.
Ground Floor Artists will close its art house at 13343 W.
Foxfire Drive at the end of May after seven years of creative work; the studio will continue its programs until then (it thanks the community for countless memorable moments).
The Dysart Unified School District will hold a career fair on Friday, April 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. at its support services facility (13825 W.
Desert Cove Road) for aspiring K-8 and Exceptional Student Services teachers; walk-ins are welcome and applicants should bring a resume.
Arizona passed a law to preserve federal benefits for foster kids, but gaps in communication left a 73-year-old grandmother (with her 15-year-old grandson) unaware of his SSI funds until five months after he returned to her care; state officials say a new oversight manager and pending legislation will improve the process.
Recent data from 2023 shows that suicide rates in Arizona and Maricopa County reached about 19.22 deaths per 100,000 people — health officials warn that sustained intervention is needed to reverse the trend.
Foodie Fest West
4-10 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Indulge in amazing eats from local vendors and food trucks at this ultimate foodie event.
Local Arizona Business Networking Event
5-7:30 p.m. — State 48 Brewery — $15 for non-members — Connect with fellow business owners and explore new opportunities over great food.
Mom's and Mimosas in Surprise
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day with mimosas, local vendors, and fun family activities.
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