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Aaron Mondry

Aaron Mondry is the managing editor of Model D and a Detroit-based freelance writer. Visit his website and follow him on Twitter @AaronMondry.

Aaron Mondry's Latest Articles

CEO and co-founder of Castle, working at Rebirth House
“Generation Startup” shows it’s possible to build and scale a startup in Detroit

The documentary, which follows six people working or owning startups in Detroit, presents both the joys and challenges of running a startup. 

A region of opportunity: How Metro Detroit is helping its immigrant population succeed

Learning English and acclimating to a new culture are challenges for Metro Detroit's immigrants. Aaron Mondry tells us how cities and community groups are helping them do it, in this second installment of our series on solutions to Metro Detroit's regional challenges.

Lamb on bone at Sheeba Restaurant in Dearborn
Discover the diversity of Middle Eastern cuisine in metro Detroit

Metro Detroit has one of the largest, densest concentrations of Arab-Americans in the country, and thanks to them, a diverse and eclectic mix of Middle Eastern cuisine.

Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Look to the suburbs to understand the eclecticism of Albert Kahn’s architecture

Architect Albert Kahn designed hundreds of commissions in Detroit, but some of his most interesting work lies beyond the city's borders.

Detroit's West Canfield Historic District
Michigan’s primary tool for preserving historic buildings and neighborhoods could disappear

Bills in Michigan's legislature would fundamentally change how historic preservation works in neighborhoods throughout the state.

Keegan-Michael Key
Keegan-Michael Key on Detroit, work post-Key & Peele, and hyphenated first names

In advance of his Dec. 22 performance at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Model D spoke with Keegan-Michael Key, Detroit's biggest comedy star, about his hometown, his work post-Key & Peele, and his hyphenated first name.

Downtown Pontiac
Post-emergency management, Pontiac sowing seeds of revival

As Pontiac closes one of the darkest chapters in its history, city leaders no longer hope for progress, they expect it.

Susan Skarsgard and Alexandra Dymowska
Women designers and the making of a modern General Motors

An examination of the important role women have played in the last half century of design at General Motors.

Mt. Elliott Maker Space
Why you should be excited for Maker Faire Detroit (and how you can win tickets)

Maker Faire Detroit is happening July 25 and 26 at the Henry Ford in Dearborn. Here's what to expect and how you can win free tickets.

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How metro Detroit cities are staying relevant in ‘live, work, play’ era of office space

As downtown Detroit's office space attracts growing companies with lifestyle amenities, can suburban communities keep up?

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