Patrick Dunn
Morning Edition Host, News DirectorPatrick began his career in journalism while he was still in high school, freelancing for a startup newspaper in his hometown of Monroe, Mich. Although that newspaper didn't last long, Patrick has been in journalism ever since. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Wayne State University in 2011 and went on to write for publications including the Ann Arbor Observer, The A.V. Club, the Detroit News, Hour Detroit, MLive, Paste Magazine, and Real Detroit Weekly. At Concentrate, a website covering Washtenaw County news, Patrick served as editor from 2016 to 2026 and as publisher from 2025 to 2026. He also hosted and produced the Michigan's State of Health podcast for Second Wave Michigan/Common Ground.
Patrick is a lifelong Michigander and a Washtenaw County resident since 2011. He is currently a proud resident of Ypsilanti Township. In his spare time he enjoys writing and drawing horror comics, traveling, seeing live music, watching movies, reading, and wrangling his cats.
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Ann Arbor’s Literati bookstore will move into the former home of Downtown Home and Garden, which closed last year after 28 years in business. WEMU’s Patrick Dunn has more. -
With a week to go until Election Day, Washtenaw County is seeing robust absentee and early voting turnout. WEMU’s Patrick Dunn has more. -
Washtenaw County Clerk Lawrence Kestenbaum says he’s preparing for strong voter turnout in the coming midterm election. WEMU’s Patrick Dunn has more. -
Democratic State Representative Morgan Foreman is prioritizing education as she seeks a second term in Michigan’s 33rd House District. WEMU’s Patrick Dunn reports. -
A Democrat is seeking to unseat a two-term Republican incumbent in Michigan’s reliably red 46th House District. WEMU’s Patrick Dunn has more. -
Democratic incumbent Jason Morgan is facing Republican challenger Miriam Corvino in the race for state representative in District 23. WEMU's Patrick Dunn reports.
