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Michala Butler

Michala Butler

Correspondent Michala Butler covers Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

Temple University President Jason Wingard is leaving

By: - March 29, 2023

After less than two years on the job, Wingard will step down on Friday, the university said.

Protesters gather at the Temple University bell tower during rally on Thursday 2/2/23 (Capital-Star photo by Michala Butler).

Striking Temple Univ. grad students approve new contract; end 6-week strike

By: - March 14, 2023

Negotiators said the deal, approved 344-8 on Monday, was 'an historic achievement for our union.'

Protesters gather at the Temple University bell tower during rally on Thursday 2/2/23 (Capital-Star photo by Michala Butler).

After police officer’s death, Temple Univ. students to rally for safety

By: - February 28, 2023

The protest will end with a joint demonstration with striking members of the Temple University Graduate Students Association.

Protesters gather at the Temple University bell tower during rally on Thursday 2/2/23 (Capital-Star photo by Michala Butler).

Striking Temple grad students, administration struggle to reach final agreement

By: - February 23, 2023

Members of the  Temple University Graduate Student Association voted 352-50 on Tuesday night to reject the pact.

Pa. lawmakers rally in support of striking Temple grad students

By: - February 14, 2023

'Temple administrators sitting over in Sullivan Hall should be ready to see us out here time and time again,' Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Philadelphia, said.

Protesters gather at the Temple University bell tower during rally on Thursday 2/2/23 (Capital-Star photo by Michala Butler).

Temple rescinds free tuition for striking grad students 

By: - February 9, 2023

The students, who are seeking a livable wage and better working conditions, have until March 9 to make the payment.

Protesters gather at the Temple University bell tower during rally on Thursday 2/2/23 (Capital-Star photo by Michala Butler).

Temple U graduate students go on strike for a living wage

By: - February 3, 2023

The current average pay for Temple University graduate employees is $19,500 a year.

A voting sign in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, officials brace for a big turn out on Election Day

By: - November 7, 2022

“I hope we see the same numbers we saw in 2020, or even more, because this Senate seat is extra important due to the fact that the balance of the Senate could be determined by Pennsylvanians,” City Commissioner Lisa Deeley said.

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How Made in America impacted Philly’s small businesses

By: - September 6, 2022

The Made in America festival draws thousands to Philadelphia. But that's not always good for business, local merchants say.

In first in-person town hall, Pa.’s Dean touts infrastructure law, Biden’s domestic agenda

By: - November 23, 2021

'These ... bills remind us of the effective governing that is being done,' the Montgomery County lawmaker said

At Temple Univ., students prep for a return to in-person classes this fall

By: - March 24, 2021

During the fall 2020 semester, Temple held all of its classes online. While the majority of spring the semester classes remain online, the university has expanded the number of courses with an in-person component.

No match for COVID-19, Temple Univ. students get ready for life online

By: - September 9, 2020

As of Sept. 8, Temple had 283 active cases among students and employees, according to the student newspaper, The Temple News.