The District
Our mission
The South Street Headhouse District (SSHD) strives to create a safe, clean, and well-managed business district that benefits the entire community. Established in 1993, the SSHD enhances public safety, sanitation, and other services in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia. We focus on urban improvements, marketing initiatives, artistic enhancements, and other developments to elevate the visibility of our diverse business community.
The goal of the South Street Headhouse District (SSHD) is to provide a safer, cleaner, well-managed business district for the benefit of the entire community. Through constant improvement, we aim to build an engaging and enticing place to work, visit, shop, invest, and live.
The SSHD was established in 1993 as a locally directed Municipal Authority with the purpose of improving public safety, sanitation, and other services to supplement services being provided by the City of Philadelphia.
The SSHD continues to plan and support urban improvements, innovative marketing and promotional initiatives, artistic and creative enhancements, and other developments designed to amplify the image and visibility of our dynamic and diverse business community.
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Staff
Eleanor Ingersoll
Executive Director
Dana Feinberg
Programming & Relationship Manager
Rhonda Bello
Office Manager
Paris Rosen
Digital Coordinator
2023 Board of Directors
Rick Millan
Chair
Owner, Millan Properties
Allison Hindman-Harvey
Board Vice-Chair
Property Owner
Adam Shapiro
Board Treasurer
Resident
Joel Spivak
Board Member
Resident
Press Releases
2023
January 2024:
South Street Headhouse District Adds New Stops Along Black History Self-Guided Tour
Honor Black History Month With a Trip to South Street
December 2023:
The South Street Headhouse District Announces New Executive Director
Community Leader Eleanor Ingersoll to Join The South Street Headhouse District.
November 2023:
Celebrate the Holiday Season on South Street
The South Street Headhouse District Lights Up The Holiday Season With Festive Markets, Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, Holiday Shopping Raffle, and more!
September 2023:
It’s Time to Get Spooky on South Street!
The South Street Headhouse District to Host PumpkinFest and a Halloween Costume Crawl & Bar Bash
August 2023:
South Street Headhouse District Announces South Street Smorgasbord
Guests Can Experience All the Flavors of Philly Between Fine Dining to Street Fare and More Meet Me on South Street Events!
August 2023:
Michael Harris Announces He Will Be Stepping Down As South Street Headhouse District Executive Director
June 2023:
“Meet Me On South Street” is Returning as An Ongoing Event Series This Summer and Fall
April 2023:
Experience Three Festivals in One During South Street Fest
April 2023:
South Street Fest Returns with New Experiences and Festivities For Everyone To Enjoy
April 2023:
The South Street Headhouse District Announces Assistant Director
March 2023:
South Street Is The Place To Be This Spring
February 2023:
90th Annual Easter Promenade Set To Take Place on South Street This April With New and Old Traditions
January 2023:
South Street Headhouse District Announces Black History on South Street: A Self-Guided Tour
2022
November 2022:
Get In The Holiday Spirit On South Street
October 2022:
There’s a Halloween Event For Everyone On South Street
August 2022:
South Street Headhouse District Announces South Street Fest
July 2022:
South Street Headhouse District Announces “Meet Me On South Street”
May 2022:
South Street Headhouse District Brings Back Dining Under The Shambles
April 2022:
South Street’s Spring Festival Returns Next Weekend
April 2022:
South Street’s Spring Festival Set To Return May 7
April 2022:
South Street’s Iconic Promenade Sees Major Success
April 2022:
South Street’s Iconic Promenade Is Back For Easter 2022
Files & Documents
SSHD Board Meeting Minutes
| File | Size | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes – 24-07 – July 2024 | 121.31 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes – 24-06 – June 2024 | 121.55 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes – 24-05 – May 2024 | 124.58 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes – 24-04 – April 2024 | 119.76 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 24-03 - March 2024 | 121.89 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 24-02 - February 2024 | 119.30 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 24-01 - January 2024 | 97.66 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-12 - December 2023 | 38.26 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-11 - November 2023 | 92.35 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-10 - October 2023 | 58.47 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-09 - September 2023 | 68.98 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-08 - August Board Meeting Cancelled | 573.76 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-07 - July 2023 | 68.39 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-03 - May 2023 | 172.53 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-04 - April 2023 | 125.42 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-03 - March 2023 | 98.68 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-02 - February 2023 | 92.28 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 23-01 - January 2023 | 100.81 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-12 - December 2022 | 90.67 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-11 - November 2022 | 112.47 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-10 - October 2022 | 98.84 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-09 - September 2022 | 102.28 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-08 - August 2022 | 108.74 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-07 - July 2022 | 108.74 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-06 - June 2022 | 103.62 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-05 - May 2022 | 104.94 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-04 - April 2022 | 107.36 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-03 - March 2022 | 103.26 KB | Download | |
| SSHD Board Meeting Minutes - 22-02 - February 2022 | 107.85 KB | Download |
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