New Outdoor Store To Replace Pier 1 Imports: Tops News In Bridgewater

Bridgewater, NJ — It's been a busy week and staying on top of all the local news can be tough. No worries, we have put together the top stories of the week for Bridgewater.

New Outdoor Store To Replace Pier 1 Imports Off Somerville Circle

The patio/outdoor furniture and accessories retailer will be taking over the 9, 400-square-foot space at Somerset Shopping Center.

Prosecutor Takes Over South Bound Brook Police

The South Bound Brook Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday night to approve this step.

Wild Police Chase Of Stolen Car Ends With Crash, 2 Arrested On I-287

Warren Police say the stolen car hit a patrol car while trying to get away before crashing into the center median of I-287 in Bridgewater.

Bernardsville Man Accused Of Aggravated Sex Assault Of Child

Teodoro R. Velazquez, 68, of Bernardsville is charged in relation to the sexual assault of a girl from the ages of 6 to 9, police said.

Somerset County Steakhouse Named Among Best In NJ

Char was named in New Jersey Monthly's April 2022 issue of the best steakhouses in New Jersey.

Man Wanted In Connection With Stolen Car, Credit Card Thefts

Authorities are searching for Elijah Harden, age 31, of East Orange, described as about 5-foot-6-inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds.

Schools Recall Contaminated Kids' Milk After Somerset County Warning

Somerset County schools are removing all cartons of a milk brand after 25 Camden kids were hospitalized from drinking the contaminated milk.

Branchburg Pizzeria Gets In On The Will Smith Slapping Meme Trend

"Slap the s**t out of regular prices every Monday, " Trattoria Uno of Branchburg posted on Facebook with a meme.

Bridgewater's Continued Efforts To Improve Community Policing

Bridgewater will hire an outside consultant to make the police department better - part of its continued effort even before the mall video.

Tuition Hike At Raritan Valley Community College For Fall 2022

The new tuition of $174 per credit would take effect for the Fall 2022 Semester.