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Will Smith, West Philadelphia native, honored with street renamed after him

Outside Smith's alma mater, Overbrook High School, the city paid tribute to the Oscar and Grammy winner Wednesday by renaming the area of North 59th Street "Will Smith Way."

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Will Smith Gets a Street Named in the Philadelphia Neighborhood Where He Was Born and Raised

In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, now there’s a street called Will Smith Way. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy winner on Wednesday, renaming a street next to Smith's old high school.

Philadelphia names street after actor Will Smith

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Philly street renamed for Will Smith

In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, now there’s a street called Will Smith Way. (March 26) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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West Philadelphia street renamed "Will Smith Way" in honor of the city's original Fresh Prince

The City of Philadelphia honored the Oscar and Grammy winner by renaming the 2000 block of North 59th Street "Will Smith Way.

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Philadelphia renames street near Overbrook High School “Will Smith Way”

Back where he was born and raised, musician and actor Will Smith visited West Philadelphia Wednesday to celebrate a ...

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