Patrick Dunn

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Longform Heart of West Michigan United Way Chief Administrative Officer Becki Postma, Kent County Community Action Director Gustavo Perez, and Heart of West Michigan United Way Eviction Prevention Program Manager Alyssa Bryan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions

Patrick DunnMonday, July 28, 2025
Development News Improvements are underway at Detroit's Intervale Roselawn Park, accompanying an adjacent new segment of the Joe Louis Greenway. Metromode - Metro DetroitParks and Recreation

Joe Louis Greenway to open 2 new miles of trail and new trailhead this year

Patrick DunnMonday, July 21, 2025
Feature Story A prescribed burn at Kensington Metropark. Metromode - Metro DetroitParks and Recreation

Where there's smoke, there may be environmental renewal: How parks use fire to support nature

Patrick DunnMonday, July 7, 2025
Longform Supplemental Science student Madison Taylor with her exhibit on soil samples at a science fair at WAY Academy in Detroit. Metromode - Metro DetroitParks and Recreation

Metroparks offer year-round hands-on science classes in 2 Detroit schools

Patrick DunnMonday, June 30, 2025
Longform Cam Underdown and Chris Powers are the co-founders of ReciproCity, which developed a new housing resources website called Shelter Oakland. Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

Real-time shelter bed openings and other housing resources offered on new Shelter Oakland website

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 25, 2025
Longform The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Patrick DunnThursday, June 19, 2025
Longform The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Patrick DunnMonday, June 16, 2025
Longform Pharmacists handle cancer medications at the cancer drug repository at the Trinity Health Reichert Medical Center in Superior Township. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Ann Arbor nonprofit and Sault Tribe of Chippewa partner to redistribute unused cancer drugs for free

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 27, 2025
Longform Labrea Robinson with her daughter Amarrah. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Oakland County residents give back to family, community, and more after experiencing homelessness

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 14, 2025
Longform Kids participate in a water safety class at Adams Butzel Complex in Detroit. Metromode - Metro DetroitParks and Recreation

Free swimming classes and equipment help improve water safety across Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnThursday, May 8, 2025
Longform Shariki Bell in her apartment in Pontiac. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Living on couches, in hotels, or in cars, many in Oakland County experience "hidden" homelessness

Patrick DunnWednesday, April 30, 2025
Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up. Metromode - Metro DetroitParks and Recreation

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
Longform Sean Wolski at his home in Royal Oak. Wolski was inspired to advocate for more housing in Oakland County after struggling to buy a house himself. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

From zoning reform to fair market rent, what policies would ease Oakland County's housing crisis?

Patrick DunnMonday, February 10, 2025
Longform Ronita and Gregory Coleman are redeveloping the Casa Del Rey Apartments building in Pontiac. The project has been supported by Oakland County's new land bank and housing trust fund. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Land bank, trust fund, and more among Oakland County's innovative solutions to housing crisis

Patrick DunnMonday, January 27, 2025
Longform Children play during a campout at Eliza Howell Park. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Metro Detroiters, from students to elders

Patrick DunnThursday, December 19, 2024
Longform Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

How does affordable housing get built in Oakland County?

Patrick DunnMonday, December 9, 2024
Longform Pontiac resident Devon Hollins at HOPE Shelters' adult homeless shelter in Pontiac. Hollins stayed at the shelter while he was experiencing homelessness and he now works there. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Oakland County is in "denial" about homelessness. What can be done?

Patrick DunnThursday, November 21, 2024
Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks. Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, November 12, 2024
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