Don't underestimate kids. They provided some of the most newsworthy stories of 2016. From one of TV's newest stars to a girl hoping the make the holidays better for other kids, here are some local little ones who caught our attention this year.


It all started after Halloween was postponed as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Halloween is Stephanie Masapollo’s favorite holiday and she was disappointed she wasn’t able to celebrate right away. With her program, Stephanie has collected thousands of Halloween costumes to help less fortunate kids enjoy trick or treating.

Stranger Things is on of the hottest shows on Netflix this summer. Did you know that 13-year-old Gaten Matarazzo (who plays Dustin) is from Little Egg Harbor?


Kylie Cole, a 9-year old from Hamilton Twp., really hates broccoli. Watch as she attempts to bribe her mother not to make her eat it.



Little Lena from Atco wasn’t too happy to find out she’s having a little brother during her parents’ gender reveal on Halloween.


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