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Author Archives: Patrick Dunn

Patrick started writing for a startup newspaper in his hometown of Monroe, Michigan when he was still in high school. That paper is now dead, but Patrick's career in journalism somehow managed to take off over the ensuing decade. Patrick has written for national publications including The A.V. Club and Paste, as well as a slew of Michigan-based publications including the Detroit News, the Ann Arbor Observer, Hour Detroit, Pulp, MLive, and Real Detroit Weekly. He started writing for Concentrate in 2012 and has since become a regular contributor to its sister publications, Model D and Metromode.

Patrick graduated from Wayne State University in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He lives in Ann Arbor. When he's not pitching, editing, or writing stories, he can usually be found at the movies or in the woods.

Posted inGuides

Planet Detroit’s guide to federal climate funding for community-based orgs

by Patrick Dunn January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Billions in federal money will support Michigan environmental projects starting this year. Here’s how to get yours.

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New EPA grants to fund air quality initiatives in Detroit

by Patrick Dunn December 6, 2023January 19, 2024
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دليلك للعمل في النقل الأخضر في ديترويت

by Patrick Dunn May 15, 2023January 19, 2024
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Your guide to a career in green mobility in Detroit

by Patrick Dunn May 15, 2023August 13, 2024
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Trabajos en el sector del transporte ecológico en Detroit

by Patrick Dunn May 15, 2023January 19, 2024
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Your guide to a career in green building in Detroit

by Patrick Dunn May 8, 2023August 8, 2024
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دليلك لمهنة البناء الأخضر في ديترويت

by Patrick Dunn May 8, 2023January 19, 2024
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Una guía para hacer carrera en la construcción ecológica en Detroit

by Patrick Dunn May 8, 2023January 19, 2024
climate change in transportation is illustrated by busy Detroit highways, including trucks
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How transportation choices shape the climate crisis

by Patrick Dunn October 8, 2022August 7, 2024
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Camden, Newark, & Baltimore lead in building equitable access to urban tree canopy

by Patrick Dunn February 2, 2022January 19, 2024

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