Philadelphia Housing Authority Brings the North Pole to Philadelphia

PHA on November 20, 2025

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MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Media Contact: Nichole Tillman

Cell: 215-888-2869 or [email protected]

 

Philadelphia Housing Authority Brings the North Pole to Philadelphia

Philadelphia Housing Authority Hosts Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Village

WHAT: The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is bringing the North Pole to Ridge and Masters Street this holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony and a Holiday Village in its own backyard. Event attendees can look forward to exploring the Holiday Village showcasing vendors composed of PHA residents, live music from Mother Bethel Choir, performances by the Sixers Stixers, music by DJ Marty Geez, photo opportunities in our 360 camera, indulging in hot chocolate and cookies, and meeting Santa Claus. PHA warmly invites everyone to come together and celebrate the joy of this wonderful time of year. We hope to see you as we light up Ridge!

 

WHO:

  • Kelvin A. Jeremiah, President & CEO, PHA
  • Lynette M. Brown-Sow, PHA Board Chair

 

WHEN: November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tree Lighting 5:30pm

 

WHERE:

PHA Headquarters, 2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121

 

VISUALS & HIGHLIGHT:

  • Tree lighting ceremony with push down bar box
  • Holiday village showcasing PHA resident vendors
  • Live music
  • Live Performances
  • Children meeting Santa Claus