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Jill Schlesinger reports on a unique job opportunity if you love playing with toys.
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Jill Schlesinger reports on a unique job opportunity if you love playing with toys.
"It may take days or weeks to arrive at a finding, and it may not even be a consequential part of the broader case. But when you find the critical nugget that helps 'crack the case,' it's an awesome and rewarding 'high-five' moment," says Philip Hagen.
"Learning how to prioritize and how to self-direct also are incredibly important. There are so many things to do in a day, you need to determine what truly needs to be done and make sure it actually gets done," says Dr. Buskirk-Cohen.
"You have to be focused on making sure that everyone around the table feels that they are heard. Your job is to empower the team," says Noreen Beaman.
"Getting an additional education and certifications help us find the perfect fit for candidates," says Alex Griffin.
"The HR people like to see a degree because it shows that the applicant can set and achieve a long range goal," says Christopher Porter.
Jill Schlesinger reports.
Jill Scheslinger reports.
"Even for veteran teachers, taking advantage of continuing education opportunities is a great way to re-energize and refresh your praxis," says Lisa Shechtman.
18-year-old Eddie Tuckerman is hard at work, creating new designs for his family's wrapping paper business. Their parents started the business for Eddie and his twin brother Mike. The boys have autism but they've always loved drawing.
Jill Schlesinger reports.
Jill Schlesinger reports.
"Align yourself with superiors who have your best interest at heart—that they are focused on your development and not on their status," says Dr. Marilyn Benoit.
"It is so important to create a healthy environment for team members so that they can reach their full potential at work. Employers and managers need to nurture employees and offer as many health and wellness benefits as they possibly can," says Kelly Maack.
"In today's market it is important that we hire agents who will work at this career full time. The business is getting more and more complicated, and in order to make a great living at this profession, agents need to be experienced in all types of real estate transactions," says John Zeigler.
Jill Schlesinger reports.
Jill Schlesinger reports.
"I firmly believe that a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach is best when it comes to assessing and treating children and adolescents," says Dr. Kate Altman.
"Our verse as educators is to fan that flame, not to extinguish it. If you love children, if you love to learn and if you have a growth mindset, you are ready to fan the flame of learning," encourages Nicolle Hutchinson.
Jill Schlesinger reports the job with the biggest increase is a business systems analyst.
Jill Schlesinger reports that in a survey by staffing firm Modis, more than 50 percent of those surveyed chose flexible work hours as the perk they most desire.
Jill Schlesinger reports college students can be more thankful than ever this year. Their chances of landing a job after graduation are looking up.
"My goal is to stay on top of changes in healthcare, as well as every industry I work in," says Ed Mamrak.
"It is always a great feeling when you see users find great value in the systems or IT infrastructure you and your team have helped to build," says Ken Lubiski.
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
A farm first owned by a family of German immigrants that served as a Revolutionary War headquarters is still a working farm today.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
Five men are charged with defrauding at least 150 seniors in Philadelphia of over $500,000 since June 2024, according to the DA.
Jack Pletz, accused along with his father of causing an explosion outside a polling place in Catasauqua, has turned himself in to police.
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
A farm first owned by a family of German immigrants that served as a Revolutionary War headquarters is still a working farm today.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
A farm first owned by a family of German immigrants that served as a Revolutionary War headquarters is still a working farm today.
Five men are charged with defrauding at least 150 seniors in Philadelphia of over $500,000 since June 2024, according to the DA.
John Lymberis faces two dozen charges for creating and sharing explicit images of children, the Chester County district attorney said.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Jack Pletz, accused along with his father of causing an explosion outside a polling place in Catasauqua, has turned himself in to police.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
If you're struggling with debt, it might be time to consider credit counseling. Here's what to know about it and when it could be helpful.
A group of storytellers graduated from Philadelphia's "Benstitute" this week. Named for Benjamin Franklin, the program trains people for Once Upon A Nation, which is part of Historic Philadelphia.
A farm first owned by a family of German immigrants in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, became a headquarters for the Revolutionary War. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a dreary Thursday night.
Josh Jones was paralyzed in a diving accident 10 years ago. But now, an experimental technology iss allowing him to feed himself and write.