Stroudsburg Borough
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Stroudsburg Borough is the historic heart of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and the only traditional downtown in the Pocono Mountains region. With its walkable streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Stroudsburg blends small-town charm with urban energy.
🏙️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot
- Serves as the county seat
- Covers approximately 1.74 square miles (4.51 km²)
- Sits at an elevation of around 509 feet (155 meters)
- Population of roughly 5,927 (based on the 2020 Census)
- ZIP Code: 18360
- Served by the Stroudsburg Area School District
🏛️ Historical Significance
- Founded: Laid out by Colonel Jacob Stroud in 1799; incorporated in 1815
- Historic Sites: Includes the Stroud Mansion, Monroe County Courthouse, and Academy Hill Historic District—all listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Cultural Legacy: Once a key hub for trade and governance in northeastern Pennsylvania
🛍️ Downtown & Lifestyle
- Main Street: Lined with boutique shops, cafés, galleries, and live music venues
- Arts & Events: Home to the Sherman Theater, Pocono Arts Council, and seasonal festivals like StroudFest
- Dining Scene: Eclectic mix of international cuisine, craft breweries, and farm-to-table eateries
🌿 Natural Setting
- Creek Confluence: Located at the meeting point of Brodhead, McMichaels, and Pocono Creeks
- Nearby Attractions: Just 5 miles from the Delaware Water Gap, offering hiking, paddling, and scenic views
🏠Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Zoning Rules: STRs are prohibited in residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) but allowed in all other zones
- Requirements: License and annual inspection required
- STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with clear zoning boundaries
🌟 Borough Identity
Stroudsburg is a borough that wears its history proudly while embracing modern vibrancy. It’s a place where you can admire 19th-century architecture in the morning, hike a mountain trail in the afternoon, and catch a live show at night. As the county seat, it anchors Monroe County’s civic and cultural life with a distinctive blend of heritage and hospitality.
The borough of Stroudsburg has implemented a new Short-term Rental Ordinance and refined zoning regulations to prohibit short term rentals in residential districts (R-1, R-2 and R-3) and allow it in all other zoning districts. A license and annual inspection is required, more details under Housing section on borough's website. See rules and regulations and permit application below.
Stroudsburg News
M4 Muscle Gym, Inc. has filed Articles of Incorporation with the Pennsylvania Department of State under the Non-Profit Corporation Law of 1988. The business's main office will be located at 151 Old Kettle Court, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The legal representative handling this matter is John P. Finnerty, Esquire from DOUGHERTY, LEVENTHAL & PRICE, LLP at 459 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. This notice is important for the public to be aware of the establishment of M4 Muscle Gym, Inc.
An estate notice has been issued for Anna J. Withers, formerly of Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Mary Beth Fagan, named as the Executor, is requesting all individuals indebted to the estate to settle their dues promptly.
An estate notice has been issued for the late Louise Floria of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Leonard Floria has been appointed as the Executor of the estate. Individuals who owe debts to the estate are required to settle them promptly, while those with claims against the estate must submit them to Leonard Floria or his attorney, Megan Reaser, within four months from the notice date. Claimants must also file a verified statement of their claim with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District, providing an address for future notices.
An estate notice has been issued for Rosemary A Kindrew, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Robert D Kindrew has been granted Letters Testamentary in the estate. Debtors are instructed to settle outstanding debts promptly, while claimants must submit their claims within four months to Robert D Kindrew or his attorney, William J Reaser. A verified statement of claim must also be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District. The address for claimant notification must be included.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Packing meals into cars and getting their route to deliver. That's the morning for volunteers working for Meals on Wheels. The organization, located in Stoudsburg, serves all of Monroe County, reaching those who can't get out the store. These drivers travel far and wide to support their neighbors. "Last year [...]
Almost everyone is believed to have used something involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially students in schools.
Even if you think you haven’t, you most likely have. Editing photos on your phone? Autocorrect? Streaming algorithms, social media feeds, and more. It’s everywhere, and you aren’t avoiding it forever.
AI is widely used throughout the day when writing essays, looking up answers, or just because students are bored.
A petition for a change of name has been filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas on March 24, 2026, seeking to change Janine Walker Caffrey's name to Janine Elizabeth Walker.
The hearing for this petition is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom #TBD at the Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, PA.
A petition for a name change from Jacquelyn Nicole Mross to Jacquelyn Nicole Gonzalez has been filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas on March 19, 2026.
The hearing for this petition is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #TBD at the Monroe County Courthouse located at 610 Monroe St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
A petition for a name change from Brook Ellen Lininger to Brooke Ellen Lininger has been filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas on March 13, 2026.
The hearing for this petition is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm in Courtroom #TBD at the Monroe County Courthouse, located at 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
All interested individuals are invited to attend this hearing to provide any reasons why the name change should not be approved.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Monroe County lawmaker warns a proposed road project could strip local wetlands of their protections and relocate them more than an hour away. Now, she's pushing a bill that would make sure those protections stay in the communities that actually lose them. For one woman who lives right above [...]
At which school in the district do you teach?
Stroudsburg High School and Junior High
What subject(s) do you teach?
Career Planning/Awareness, Personal Finance, Keyboarding, Digital Multimedia(s), and Computer Skills.
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my first year teaching here at Stroudsburg School District!
What is your favorite part about teaching?
My favorite part of teaching is being able to invest in my students in ways that truly prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
A petition for a change of name from Aubrey Dryden to Aubrey Dias has been filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas on March 16, 2026. The hearing for this petition is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm in Courtroom #TBD at the Monroe County Courthouse located at 610 Monroe St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. This hearing provides an opportunity for any interested parties to appear and present reasons why the name change should not be approved.
An Estate Notice has been issued regarding the estate of Douglas E. Pugh, who has passed away. Margaret M. Pugh has been granted Letters Testamentary for the estate. Individuals who owe money to the estate are required to settle their debts promptly. Those with claims against the estate must submit them in writing to Margaret M. Pugh within four months from the notice date. Claims should be accompanied by a verified statement and filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Monroe County, Orphans Court Division.
Brown, Lawmakers Push Protective Pet Cremation Legislation
In Harrisburg this week, I joined my fellow colleagues Senator Camera Bartolotta, Senator Nick Pisciottano and Senator Lisa Boscola to speak on Senate Bill 950 and the importance of protecting our pets.
At which school do you work in?
The High School.
Where did you go to college?
Moravian – Undergrad
Kutztown – Grad School
What do you do and Why?
School Counseling, To help students figure out what they want to do after high school and then helping them to start on that path. It is challenging job, but can be very rewarding.
What was your first Job?
I was a mid summer intern at carbon county Domestic Relations.
My first professional job was a High School History Teacher in Philadelphia.
An estate notice has been issued for the estate of George P. Henning, Sr., also known as George Henning, in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. George P. Henning, Jr. has been granted Letters of Administration for the estate. Debtors to the estate are required to settle their debts promptly, while individuals with claims against the estate must present them within four months to George P. Henning, Jr. or his attorneys. Claims should be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County.
Capital One, N.A., as the successor to Discover Bank, has filed a Complaint in Civil Action against Sharon Davis in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The case number is 004746-CV-2025. Sharon Davis, residing at 205 Wallace St #B, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, is notified that they have been sued and must respond by entering a written appearance personally or through an attorney. Failure to do so may result in a judgment entered against them without further notice.

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Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. plans to conduct blasting activities at its Saylorsburg Quarry in Stroudsburg Township, Monroe County. The blasting will occur Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Warning signs will be posted, access roads will be barricaded before blasts, and audible signals will be sounded before and after detonation for safety. In case of emergencies or safety concerns, unscheduled blasts may occur. Residents concerned about the blasting schedule can contact the Quarry at 570-992-4210 to be added to a notification list.
The Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on April 1, 2026, at 6:30 pm. The hearing will review ZHB #26-02, an application by Hayward Business Park LLC from Englewood Cliffs, NJ, seeking a variance for ground coverage and landscaping requirements to construct a pedestrian walkway along Route 447. The properties involved are 1887 Paradise Trail and 1921 Paradise Trail in the M-1 limited industrial zoning district.
The public notice pertains to the Estate of Virginia R. Hardy, also known as Virginia Hardy, who passed away in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters of Administration for the estate have been granted to Lisa Bartholomew, the undersigned individual. Debtors of the estate are instructed to settle outstanding debts promptly, while individuals with claims against the estate must present them to Lisa Bartholomew within four months from the notice date.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say 47-year-old Eric Chisolm shot and killed his girlfriend outside of his Blakeslee home in February. The 47-year-old appeared in court on Tuesday and waived his preliminary hearing, sending the case to the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. Chisolm faces criminal homicide charges. According to police, Chisolm shot [...]
The 2026 prom venue for Stroudsburg High School will be at the ArtsQuest Center at the Steelstacks in Bethlehem. This location is full of culture and has a rich history.
The SteelStacks campus spans around 10 acres and is the heart of Bethlehem’s Southside. The towering structures and blast furnaces from the prior steel factory used to be the nation’s second-largest steel manufacturer.

