On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Stroudsburg held its 46th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, a tradition that brings the community together to celebrate Irish culture and tradition. Spectators lined the streets, wearing green to show their festive spirit.
East Stroudsburg Borough
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24 Analomink Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States
Email
danielle.decker@eaststroudsburgboro.org
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School District
Tax Rate
9.15 mills
East Stroudsburg Borough is a vibrant, historically rooted municipality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the Pocono Mountains and directly adjacent to its sister borough, Stroudsburg. Though often paired with Stroudsburg in regional identity, East Stroudsburg has its own distinct character—shaped by education, transportation, and a rich colonial past.
🏘️ Borough Snapshot
- Founded: Originally settled in 1737 as Dansbury, renamed East Stroudsburg in 1856 with the arrival of the railroad
- Area: ~2.86 square miles (7.41 km²)
- Population: ~9,847 (2020 Census)
- Elevation: ~466 feet (142 m)
- ZIP Codes: 18301–18302
- School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District
🏛️ Civic & Cultural Features
- East Stroudsburg University (ESU): A major regional institution that fuels the borough’s youthful energy, cultural diversity, and economic activity
- Historic Downtown: Lined with shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, including restored Victorian buildings and the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad station
- Community Events: Includes “Music on Mondays,” senior expos, and seasonal festivals hosted by the borough and local organizations
🚉 Transportation & Infrastructure
- Rail Legacy: The borough’s growth was catalyzed by the 1856 arrival of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
- Highways: Served by Route 209 and close to I-80, making it a key transit point between New York City and the Poconos
- Walkability: Compact layout with pedestrian-friendly streets and public parks
🏞️ Regional Identity
East Stroudsburg is often seen as the educational and cultural anchor of Monroe County. Its blend of historic charm, university life, and proximity to outdoor recreation makes it a dynamic hub for both residents and visitors. The borough’s evolution—from colonial outpost to railroad town to college borough—reflects the layered history of the Pocono region.
Short Term Rental Information
The Borough of East Stroudsburg enacted a short term rental ordinance in 2021. The ordinance requires licensing and a list of requirements including the use of a private trash hauler. Zoning regulations limit the licenses to Commercial and Industrial areas, properties in residential areas will need a variance. Details can be found in the East Stroudsburg STR Ordinance. See permit application below.
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East Stroudsburg University will be represented at the 2025 Allentown Film Festival with an animated short created by Art + Media + Design program students. “Figure Swizzles Stick” is scheduled to be shown at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at the Civic Theatre of Allentown.
DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — April is sexual assault awareness month and one non-profit in the Poconos is standing up for the voiceless.
Signs that read ‘No is a complete sentence’ and ‘I march with survivors’ are scattered inside Safe Monroe Tuesday.
The nonprofit in Delaware Water Gap serves as a safe haven for those affected by domestic and sexual abuse. They are making sure their voices are heard during the month of April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The Stroudsburg boys’ tennis team trounced Bethlehem Catholic 5-2 on Friday, March 28, 2025. This win helped the Mounties bounce back from three straight losses to move to 4-5 this season.
In the singles play, the Mounties picked up two big wins:
- 1st Singles – Logan Casebolt (25′) defeated Liam Maloney (26′) in a close match, 3-6, 6-1, and 6-2.
- 3rd Singles – Mason Ulmer (27′) continued to show up and show out against Tyler Lennert (25′) 6-2 and 6-2.
On the doubles side, they carried the latter half of the match, winning three games:
Kiwanis International is a non-profit service organization with members who want to change the world.
Key Club International is a branch of Kiwanis for high school students, and more professionally, it is called a Kiwanis Youth Program. It celebrated its centennial birthday on March 23, 2025.
Stroudsburg High School’s (SHS) Key Club has more than 100 active members who are ready to volunteer and contribute their time to the club. This club has been around at the SHS for about the last 10 years or more.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00
REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CLEAN-UP Sealed proposals for trash removal services for Smithfield Township’s Spring Clean-Up will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Municipal Center at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, until 2:00PM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and read aloud. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded at the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting on April 22, 2025, at 6:00PM, also at the Municipal Center.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed RFP’s for a FEASIBILITY STUDY. Proposals are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, Attn: Superintendent - Dr. Maggie Vitale 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Friday, April 11th, at 2:00 PM prevailing time. Please visit https://www.esasd.net/community/bids for more details. Peter T. Bard Chief Financial Officer East Stroudsburg Area School District
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION NO: 008273-CV-2024 U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2021-NR1 vs. LESLIE G. FAWCETT, NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF DEEMED APPROVAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Gregory Kessel and Jaclyn Kessel that, due to the failure of the Borough of East Stroudsburg to commence a hearing on Mr. and Mrs. Kessel’s Application to the Zoning Hearing Board asserting an appeal from Zoning Officer’s Denial of Certificate of Non-Conformance Commercial Use-C-1 and a Dimensional and Use Variance—the structure is not usable consistent with R-1 requirements, Parcel no.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00
*PUBLIC NOTICE* The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education Education Programs and Resources Committee Meeting which was scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center – Board Room 50 Vine Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 and Via Zoom and streamed live on YouTube has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the same time, location and virtual options. Patricia L. Rosado Board Secretary P-03/30/25 ?3/30/25
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO: ALBERT KOHLER WHEREAS, the Middle Smithfield Township consolidated its claims against Albert Kohler in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County through an Order is-sued on December 12, 2024, for the sum of $21,071.45 for failure to pay for sewer ser-vices, against the following property situate in 7 Hilltop Circle; East Stroudsburg, Monroe County PA 18302, owned or reputed to be owned by Albert Kohler.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Dimitrion a/k/a John Anthony Dimitrion a/k/a John A. Dimitrion, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Letters of Administration on the ESTATE OF LAYTON L. HELLER, deceased, have been granted to Keri DeNora, Sheri Ann Heller and Layton Aksel Heller.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO: ORAZIO DISTEFANO WHEREAS, the Middle Smithfield Township consolidated its claims against Orazio Distefano in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County through an Order issued on January 10, 2025, for the sum of $15,604.77 for failure to pay for sewer services, against the following property situate in 5062 Pine Ridge Road North; East Stroudsburg, Monroe County PA 18302, owned or reputed to be owned by Orazio Distefano.
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) are receiving something several weeks before the end of the semester: A warning.
It comes from borough officials who are threatening eviction from off-campus student housing if rules are not followed.
The East Stroudsburg Borough Manager, Kelly Lewis, says strict ordinances will be enforced if ESU students are found in violation.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 6494 CIVIL 2017 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 6640-CIVIL-2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 1856 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello , Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Ojeda-Medina, Priscilla
(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M1)
Age
42
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Female
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5' 5"
Weight
150 lbs
Hair
Black
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EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— As the weather gets nicer, east Stroudsburg University is warning students about disruptive gatherings.
The university and borough says after three disruptive conduct reports within 24 months. Tenants will be evicted.
Efforts for Charter and Cyber Charter School Reform: Protecting Taxpayers and Creating Fairness Across All Public Schools
East Stroudsburg University senior Kathryn Pabon participated in The Washington Center’s (TWC) Career Launch Bootcamp, March 20-23 in Washington, D.C. The program is a four-day bootcamp designed to equip students with the strategies, content and connections needed to empower their job search. Pabon is graduating in May with a degree in communication and a minor in political science.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Jacobs Estate Public Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jeffrey C. Jacobs, late of East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.