Lara Becker
Mercer County, N.J.
Lara Becker is a New Jersey-based writer for The Click. She is an assistant editor at MarketWatch, focusing on helping readers save money. Lara holds a BA in Communications and Journalism from The College of New Jersey and is interested in real estate, consumer topics, lifestyle stories, and the arts.
December 8, 2025
‘On the Brink of Catastrophic Failure:’ How Long Will Trenton Water Works Keep Working?
Trenton Water Works serves approximately 225,000 people and is over 200 years old. After years of neglect, the utility is grappling with aging infrastructure, staff shortages, and health concerns.
November 12, 2025
Trenton City Council Disagrees Over the Flow of Progress for Water Utility
Residents called out problems with their water service, and council members disagreed on solutions.
October 23, 2025
40-Year-Old Trenton Theater Looks to the Future
Passage Theatre operates in the historic Mill Hill playhouse, built as a church in 1873. "We create bold plays that ask hard questions," its director says.
September 29, 2025
Old Model Hyundais and Kias More Likely to be Targeted for Car Break-ins
Residents of this N.J town took to their community Facebook group to commiserate about the break-ins