What's Going On: 2025 East Falls Fest, Honoring the Legacy of AIDS Walk Philly, Philadelphia Lupus Loop & Walk to End Lupus
Update: 2025-10-10
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Segment 1: East Falls Development Corporation — Building Community and Connection Today we’re spotlighting one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant and scenic neighborhoods — East Falls. Joining us is Michelle Feldman, Executive Director of the East Falls Development Corporation (EFDC). Since 2021, Michelle has led initiatives that support small businesses, strengthen community partnerships, and enhance neighborhood infrastructure. She’s here to share details about the upcoming 2025 East Falls Fest, happening Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Ridge Avenue and Midvale Avenue in East Falls. This annual neighborhood celebration will feature live music all day (in partnership with The Fallser Club), a beer garden by Wissahickon Brewing, food and drinks from local favorites like Taqueria Cresta, Le Bus, and Thunder Mug Café, plus family-friendly activities including rowing demos and circus arts. It’s a day of community, culture, and connection along the Schuylkill River.
🌐 Website: discovereastfalls.org
📸 Instagram: @DiscoverEastFalls
📘 Facebook: @EFDCorp
Segment 2: Action Wellness — Honoring the Legacy of AIDS Walk Philly
We’re joined by Evelyn Torres, Executive Director of Action Wellness, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with and affected by chronic illnesses, including HIV. Evelyn shares updates on Action Wellness’s ongoing work to promote health and wellness, and details about their upcoming special event — a retrospective celebration honoring the legacy of AIDS Walk Philly and the AIDS Fund, happening Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the William Way Community Center (1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA). Guests are encouraged to make a $25 suggested donation, which includes one entry into a raffle for two tickets to GayBINGO! The celebration will honor decades of advocacy, remembrance, and community impact.
🌐 Website: actionwellness.org
📲 Socials: Instagram / Facebook / Bluesky / LinkedIn — @actionwellnessphl
📅 Event Info & RSVP: actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/aids-walk-retrospective
Segment 3: Lupus Foundation of America — Walk to End Lupus Now
Today, we’re talking about lupus — a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide. Joining us are Shawn Triggs, Regional Director for the Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Region at the Lupus Foundation of America, and Lynnai Jay, a lupus warrior, volunteer ambassador, and support group facilitator. They share valuable information about lupus awareness, local resources, and how the community can come together for the Philadelphia Lupus Loop & Walk to End Lupus Now, happening at the Navy Yard on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with opening ceremonies at 9:30 AM, followed by a 5K run/walk.
🌐 Website: lupus.org/pdv
📸 Instagram: @lfa_pdvregion
📘 Facebook: Lupus Foundation of America, Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Region
🌐 Website: discovereastfalls.org
📸 Instagram: @DiscoverEastFalls
📘 Facebook: @EFDCorp
Segment 2: Action Wellness — Honoring the Legacy of AIDS Walk Philly
We’re joined by Evelyn Torres, Executive Director of Action Wellness, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with and affected by chronic illnesses, including HIV. Evelyn shares updates on Action Wellness’s ongoing work to promote health and wellness, and details about their upcoming special event — a retrospective celebration honoring the legacy of AIDS Walk Philly and the AIDS Fund, happening Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the William Way Community Center (1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA). Guests are encouraged to make a $25 suggested donation, which includes one entry into a raffle for two tickets to GayBINGO! The celebration will honor decades of advocacy, remembrance, and community impact.
🌐 Website: actionwellness.org
📲 Socials: Instagram / Facebook / Bluesky / LinkedIn — @actionwellnessphl
📅 Event Info & RSVP: actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/aids-walk-retrospective
Segment 3: Lupus Foundation of America — Walk to End Lupus Now
Today, we’re talking about lupus — a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide. Joining us are Shawn Triggs, Regional Director for the Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Region at the Lupus Foundation of America, and Lynnai Jay, a lupus warrior, volunteer ambassador, and support group facilitator. They share valuable information about lupus awareness, local resources, and how the community can come together for the Philadelphia Lupus Loop & Walk to End Lupus Now, happening at the Navy Yard on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with opening ceremonies at 9:30 AM, followed by a 5K run/walk.
🌐 Website: lupus.org/pdv
📸 Instagram: @lfa_pdvregion
📘 Facebook: Lupus Foundation of America, Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Region
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