Good Day
Surprise
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Domestic violence survivors in Maricopa County lost access to the SafeDVS hotline after federal funding cuts led nonprofit A New Leaf to shut it down (Safe Access for Expedited Domestic Violence Services), leaving support available but making it harder to get help. ABC15
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four fan-favorite comedians are coming to Surprise for a one-night stand-up event (Comedy for Everyone) on Saturday, June 6 at The Vista Center for the Arts. Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Highland Prep in Surprise was recognized by the Arizona Board of Regents for surpassing FAFSA targets & achieving a 75% completion rate by April 30 as part of the 50 by Fall Challenge. This milestone marks the school’s strong commitment to improving college access. Surprise Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new WalletHub study ranked Surprise third for home affordability among 300 cities—using key factors such as home costs and tax rates, the report shows that new buyers can find value in the growing local market. Surprise Independent
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Brad Upton Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — The Vista Center for the Arts — Check local listings for prices — Enjoy a night of clean comedy featuring fan-favorite performers from the Dry Bar Comedy series.
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It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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