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Patrick Dunn

Patrick Dunn is the managing editor of Concentrate and an Ann Arbor-based freelance writer for numerous publications. Follow him on Twitter @patrickdunnhere.

Patrick Dunn's Latest Articles

The Bridge to Bay Trail
Bike trails’ development potential could prove valuable for Southeast Michigan communities

Here's a look at how communities across Southeast Michigan —  from Detroit to St. Clair County — are planning to expand and connect their trails to draw new visitors, businesses, and residents.

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

The loss of health journalism has had wide-ranging impacts on the communities health reporters once served. But a variety of innovative solutions have arisen to fill the gap and restore some of the coverage that's been lost.

How Michigan turned $1 billion in oil and gas revenue into conservation

Michigan has preserved thousands of acres of land through the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund. Here's the story on how we did it.

One of MAGMA'S quarterly meetings.
Industry, educators, and government collaborate to upskill auto-mobility workforce through MAGMA

The Michigan Alliance for Greater Mobility Advancement (MAGMA) keeps its finger on the pulse of the skills employers need and provides training that addresses those needs.

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9 best spots to brunch in Metro Detroit

To help you cut down your Yelp-browsing time this weekend, we've put together this list of nine of the best brunch destinations from across the metro area. We'll see you in line.

Working on Ann Arbor's City Insights Platform.
How Ford’s new City Solutions team is helping communities solve their mobility challenges

The City Solutions team comprises specialist mobility strategists who work directly with government and other local stakeholders in communities across the U.S.

PPAP Manager cofounders Rene Pons and Vinnie Delgado with TechStars Detroit managing director Ted Serbinski.
Mexican-founded PPAP Manager finds home in the Motor City through TechStars Detroit

After joining the TechStars Detroit business accelerator in July, Vinnie Delgado says his company will be moving to Detroit for good. 

Students at the (DHDC) Teen Tech Center
Southwest Detroiter helps young media makers learn the ABCs of DET

The ABCs of DET aims to engage community residents in the process of choosing one defining element of their neighborhood for each letter of the alphabet and then producing a 30-second PSA about each one.

Babar Qadri, "Q"
HUDA Clinic prescribes food as medicine for uninsured Detroiters

The clinic, which offers free health care for uninsured and underinsured patients, supplies free fruits and vegetables to help patients address their health through their diets.

Southwest Detroit native makes his mark on neighborhood with Stitching Up Detroit

Screen printing helped steer Southwest Detroit native David Camarena off the wrong path as a youth. Now he wants to do the same for others through Stitching Up Detroit.

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