News & Insights
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Downtown Stories
Detroit Tree Lighting 2024: Detroit’s Holiday Kick-off Event
December 6, 2024
Watch the Recap Video Here This year marked the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP). The magic of . . .
Downtown Stories
Recap: DDP’s Detroit Aglow Turns 40
December 5, 2024
For 40 years the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) has gathered with key leaders in the civic, corporate, and non-profit sectors on the Monday after Tree Lighting to look back on . . .
Downtown Stories
Detroit’s First Giving Machine Lives in Campus Martius Park
November 27, 2024
On Nov. 14, a group of five local charity representatives cut a red ribbon to unveil Detroit’s Giving Machine. Giving Machines are a part of the global Light the World . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership’s Detroit Aglow Celebrates 40 Years
November 22, 2024
Detroit’s premiere benefit supports the ongoing growth of Downtown DETROIT (November 19, 2024) – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) will host its annual Detroit Aglow presented by Amazon, a benefit . . .
Downtown Detroit Hotspots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
November 18, 2024
As a kid I grew up moving around a lot, but my parents were from Michigan and the Detroit area. Every time we visited; I always felt a strong connection . . .
Downtown Stories
Plan Your Visit to the 2024 Detroit Tree Lighting
November 14, 2024
Event Details Kick-off the holiday season at the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by the DTE Energy Foundation, held Friday, November 22 from 4-9 p.m. . . .