Top 10 Stories In Bridgewater For 2022

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — As 2022 comes to a close, let's take a look back at some of the stories that gained the most pageviews in Bridgewater.

There were stories of business success such as DeLucia's Pizza's rave Barstool review. There were also tragedies and loss of life.

A mall fight put Bridgewater in the national spotlight and even Breaking Bad celebrities Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul stopped in the township to promote their new tequila.

Here are some from Bridgewater Patch to check out from 2022:

DeLucia's Is Still Selling Out Of Pizzas After Nearly Perfect Review

After Dave Portnoy's review, people still call at all hours of the day and gather out front before it opens. So how do you get a pie?

Bridgewater Mom Of 4 Dies Of COVID Shortly After Giving Birth

37-year-old Michelle Stani now living in Somerville never even got to hold her newborn baby boy before dying of COVID pneumonia on Jan. 12.

Young Girl Hit, Killed By Pickup Truck At Bridgewater Intersection

A Bridgewater resident driving a 2021 GMC Sierra pickup truck fatally hit the young girl pedalcyclist on Saturday night.

Cops Criticized After Stopping Teen Fight At Bridgewater Mall

An investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office was started after complaints of how Bridgewater Police handled a fight.

Guy Fieri Visits Joe's Meat Market To Film Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives

Joe's Meat Market in South Bound Brook will be featured in an upcoming episode of Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives in August.

Raritan Man Charged In 2 Violent Sex Assaults At Somerset County Parks

Rogelio Calyeca Postrero, 38, of Raritan, was charged in connection with the sexual assaults of women at Duke Island Park and Six Mile Run.

'I Vaccinated My Child Today': Bridgewater Mom Shares Why She Did

Like many parents living in the COVID pandemic, Julie Hynes of Bridgewater was struggling with the decision to vaccinate her children.

Espo's Restaurant Catches Fire In Raritan, Closes Tuesday

The fire broke out just as the Italian restaurant was setting up for dinner service.

Defeated: Largest Development In Bridgewater's History Since Mall

Bridgewater and Advance Realty reached an agreement on the Center of Excellence project that politicians say is a "victory" for residents.

'Breaking Bad' Stars Visit Bridgewater Wegmans, Draw Large Crowd

Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's mezcal brand Dos Hombres sold out before they even arrived on Tuesday.