KDKA Links: April 25-May 1
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Beaver County Chemical Collection
To register for the Beaver County Chemical Collection, click here.
PurpleStride Pittsburgh
PurpleStride Pittsburgh has already exceeded its fundraising goal to fight pancreatic cancer, and more money will be raised before the walk on Saturday.
KDKA-TV anchor Kristine Sorensen is emceeing the walk for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network this weekend at 10 a.m. at the South Side Works and Heritage Trail.
The local chapter has already raised almost $350,000 so far. PurpleStride Pittsburgh walks are happening all around the country on Saturday. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly cancers, but the five-year survival rate improved to 11% in 2022, showing progress in the fight.
Click here for more or to sign up.
Pennsylvania officials remind students to apply for federal student aid
For more details on FAFSA, click here.
U.S. News releases list of best high schools
To view the list of the best high schools in the Pittsburgh area, click here.
Public hearing to discuss plans for Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is hosting a virtual public hearing on plans for improvements to Smithfield Street.
The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. For details, click here.
City piloting smart loading zones
Pittsburgh is launching a pilot program to test smart loading zones. Twenty will be installed throughout the city. Click here for a list of locations.
