Good News 2024: Cape-Atlantic Year In Review

SOUTH JERSEY — As 2024 comes to a close, we're looking back on some of the best moments this year in Cape May and Atlantic counties.

Patch is sharing some of the most heartwarming stories of 2024, from a birder's delight to a woman getting her life back after a stroke and more.

Rarely-Seen Seabird Spotted In Cape May County: What To Know

Birders got a thrill at the start of the year, as a rarely-seen seabird - the dovekie - made its way to the Jersey Shore.

3 Years After Stroke, South Jersey Woman Is Hiking Again

A sudden stroke in 2021 left Andrea Canlla bedridden, unable to walk or talk. Now, she's hiking and exercising like she used to and more.

Youth Sports Coach Is South Jersey's 'Heartland Hero'

Egg Harbor City's Chris Barnard helps kids form life skills and foster camaraderie while coaching them in a variety of sports. He was named New Jersey's Heartland Hero this year.

$11K Donated To Tunnels To Towers By Ocean City American Legion

Members of Ocean City American Legion Post 524 traveled to Staten Island to present an $11,000 check to the Tunnels To Towers Foundation CEO and Chairman Frank Siller. The funds were raised by veteran members of Post 524, along with Squadron 524 Sons of the American Legion members.

EMTs Deliver Baby In Car Parked On Side Of Garden State Parkway

A bouncing baby girl was brought into the world in a way that certainly will serve as a one-of-a-kind family anecdote for years to come - her mother gave birth in her car, parked on the side of the Garden State Parkway, thanks to the work of Upper Township emergency responders.

Barstool Sports' Portnoy Makes Surprise Donation To South Jersey Animal Rescue

Beacon Animal Rescue, the nonprofit, volunteer-based animal rescue serving Cape May and Atlantic counties, received a surprise phone call from Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy on Wednesday, vowing to help the organization.