[naviga:h3]Pitt certified to run marijuana research[/naviga:h3]

The University of Pittsburgh was one of eight universities approved as certified medical marijuana academic clinical research centers by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, signaling the first step toward clinical research in the state.

“The research component of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program sets it apart from the rest of the nation,” Gov. Tom Wolf said. “Today, medical research is so limited by the federal government that only a few doctors can even have access to medical marijuana. Pennsylvania’s premiere medical schools will be able to help shape the future of treatment for patients who are in desperate need not just here, but across the country.”

In addition to Pitt’s School of Medicine, universities certified include Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia; Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia; Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey; Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia; Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie; and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia.

[naviga:h3]Steamfitters union taking applications[/naviga:h3]

Steamfitters Local Union 449 will accept applications for apprenticeships for building trades and mechanical equipment service at its facility in Harmony.

Applications, made in person, will be accepted through June at the center, 230 Wise Road. A $50 application fee is required.

The mechanical equipment service apprenticeship is a five-year program. There is no tuition costs for the program, and apprentices are paid with benefits.

For more information, visit 222.ua449.com or call 412-481-0333.