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Bridgeport's East End welcomes first bank branch in over 20 years

A celebration was held at its location in the Honey Locust Square Development on Stratford Avenue.

Frank Recchia

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Rose Shannon

Nov 2, 2025, 12:58 PM

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M&T Bank opened a branch in Bridgeport's East End neighborhood earlier this week, making it the first financial institution to have location there in decades.

A celebration was held at its location in the Honey Locust Square Development on Stratford Avenue.

Branch Manager Calvin M. Jones II said there has not been a bank in the East End in over 20 years.

Officials say the new branch will offer financial services and will help support the community's economic wellbeing and revitalization efforts.

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