'Decadent' Cupcake Shop Opens in Mall

Crumbs Bake Shop brings twists on classic cupcake flavors.

Frozen yogurt, ice cream—and now the Bridgewater Commons Mall has added cupcakes to its list of confections. Crumbs Bake Shop officially opened its doors April 5, bringing its decadent cupcakes that are larger than your average treat. “Our signature cupcake is about 1.5 times the size of a regular store-bought cupcake,” said Quinn Solomon, publicist for Crumbs. “However, we do have a regular size cupcake, ‘our classic,’ and a small size, our ‘taste size.’” The business, which officially opened in 2003, boasts three signature, and most popular, cupcakes, Solomon said. Those are the Red Velvet, Peanut Butter Cup and Cookies n’ Cream. “Our decadence [is what people enjoy most],” she said. “We have some of the most unique flavors and twists on…

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Microsoft Hosting Day of Support

It is being done to honor the armed forces through the American Red Cross.

The American Red Cross and Microsoft are teaming up to invite residents to write messages of appreciation to members of the Armed Forces during “Show Your Support Day,” to be held at the store in the Bridgewater Commons Mall. The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through Microsoft technology, shoppers will be invited to record messages of appreciation in the store, which will be distributed by the Red Cross to members of the military services overseas. Shoppers can also make cards if they wish. This program is done through the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces, which allows members of military families to send and receive emergency messages. The network operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, according to a …

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Microsoft Store Hosting Launch Party

It is for a new game, Gears of War.

If you are excited about the upcoming game Gears of War: Judgment, then the Microsoft Store at Bridgewater Commons Mall wants to celebrate with you. The store will be hosting a midnight launch party March 18 beginning at 10 p.m. Fans, according to a release from the store, will have the opportunity to compete for fun, while also enjoying food, drinks and prizes. At this point, customers can pre-order the game, or pick one up beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Plus, the first 50 people in line at the store will receive a special giveaway. For more information, visit the game’s Facebook page.

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Easter Bunny Photos Taken at Mall This Month

Pet photos will also be available twice this month.

It’s that time of year, and the Easter Bunny has come to play and take photos at the Bridgewater Commons Mall. The mall will be hosting the bunny through March 30 for family photos with the children and families. According to a release from the mall, many photo packages are available for purchase. And when you visit the mall after March 15, family portraits can be taken as well. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. And if you’d rather have your pets take the photos, Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny will be offered March 18 and March 25. The photos with pets will be offered from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days. Only dogs and cats will be allowed to be in …

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Poll: What Should Open in Bridgewater Mall?

Mall is planning to expand-what would you like to see open?

Poll: What Should Open at the Bridgewater Commons Mall?

The mall is planning an expansion and more businesses.

Representatives from the Bridgewater Commons Mall recently spoke before the Bridgewater Township Council with a request for a change in the developer's agreement to allow for additional expansion. Basically, the change will allow for Bloomingdale's to give up some of its rights for expansion, returning the space to the mall itself for future expansion. The plan is to do this in three installments of 10,000 square feet each. Mall representatives said a new restaurant will be coming in to the mall, but declined to say which one. But we want to know what you think. What new restaurant would you like to see come to Bridgewater? Or would you rather see a new store open? Take our poll and let us know what you are thinking, then tell us in the …

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Presidents Day Blood Drive Planned

It will be held at the Bridgewater Commons Mall.

New Jersey Blood Services will be hosting a blood drive at the Bridgewater Commons Mall Monday. As shoppers head over to the mall to enjoy the sales, they are also being invited to help save lives by taking part in the Presidents Day Blood Drive. The drive will be held from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Cheesecake Factory. All donors will receive a $10 off $30 coupon for Houlihan’s. To make an appointment for the drive, click here. Those donating must bring photo ID and proof of age. They must be at least 16 years old (which requires parental permission) and weigh at least 110 pounds. For more information, visit nybloodcenter.org.

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Mall Transfers Space to Begin Expansion Plans

The Bridgewater Commons Mall is hoping to add a new restaurant and maybe more.

Santa Photos, Last-Minute Gifts as Christmas Nears

Children visit with St. Nick, shoppers hit Bridgewater Commons for final holiday presents.

The line of cars to enter the Bridgewater Commons went nearly a half-mile from the mall and down Route 202/206 on Sunday. But remarkably, once in the parking lot, it was not so difficult to get a good parking spot. Inside the mall, there were no long lines, no real hastle, and most of the shoppers in the mall were walking around with a bag or less.  "The shopping was great," said Van Manioudakis, of Somerset. "We thought pulling into the mall it was going to be a nightmare, but is hasn't really been that bad." The line of children and families to visit Santa was a little more than a half an hour most of the afternoon.

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Black Friday Frenzy Hits Bridgewater Commons

Crowds flock for early deals at the mall.

With coffee makers, crock pots and other items discounted by as much as 80 percent, the Macy's home goods department featured long lines of shoppers with piles of boxes stacked as tall as the shoppers themselves. Stores that cater to the younger crowd such as Hollister, which had a 50 percent off "everything" sign outside, were jammed while some of the smaller specialty stores, while busy, were not overly crowded.

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