Moving Forward

Moving Forward by artist Willis “Nomo” Humphrey embraces what makes North Philadelphia along Girard Avenue unique. It depicts a wide array of common neighborhood sights, from the iconic Route 15 Trolley to the architecture on every block. The mural, with a bright, golden sun shining down over the memorable scenery, is on a large wall at Pearlstein’s Furniture Co. at Girard and College Avenues in Philadelphia.The site was chosen because it is a popular entry point to the stretch of shops and restaurants that have popped up along that section of Girard Avenue, a gateway to the Brewerytown neighborhood. The mural was created based on input from residents and community groups, including the Fairmount CDC, the West Girard Business Association, the Greater Brewerytown Community Development Corporation and the West Girard Community Council.