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Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
Tax Rate
10.67 mills

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, cafĂ©s, 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.

Short Term Rental Information

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

At which school in the district do you teach? 

 I teach at Stroudsburg High School.

What subject(s) do you teach?

I teach Sociology, AP U.S. History, 20th Century Liberal Studies, and American Pop Culture

How long have you been teaching at SASD?

I started teaching as a Long-Term Substitute for Ms. Loughman in Spring 2025, and have been a LTS for Mr. Lanfrank since this past fall. So, just over a year!

What is your favorite part about teaching?

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY — Pennsylvania schools may soon tighten rules on cell phone use in the classroom. One local district is already planning changes to reduce student distractions. School leaders in Stroudsburg say a new policy restricting cell phones is on the horizon, but it won't take effect immediately. The Stroudsburg Area School District is [...]

Public Sale of Self Storage Cube Contents in Stroudsburg, PA Summary: CubeSmart #6226 located at 1413 Beaver Valley Road in Stroudsburg, PA, will conduct a public sale of self storage cube contents on April 8, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The sale aims to satisfy a lien on the stored goods. The items belonging to individuals listed as 3115 Troy DeWitt, 3126 Corey Overton, and 4030 Richard James will be sold for cash. This notice, identified by LSOM0474476, serves as a legal announcement of the upcoming sale.

The Pocono Mountain Council of Governments will conduct a public bid opening on April 27, 2026, at 10 am at the Monroe County Public Safety Center in Stroudsburg, PA, to purchase de-icing salt. Interested parties can obtain proposal forms and bid information at the Pocono Township Municipal Building in Tannersville, PA, or by calling 570-629-1922 x 1216. Bids must be submitted by April 24, 2026, at 4:00 pm to the Pocono Township Municipal Building, accompanied by a certified check or bid bond.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of people packed part of the Poconos on Sunday for a celebration filled with music, dancing, and plenty of green. Sunshine and mild temperatures set the scene in Stroudsburg for the 47th annual Pocono Irish-American Club Saint Patrick's Parade. Shoulder to shoulder, families watched marching bands, colorful floats, and [...]

The Sheriff of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Nick Cirranello, will conduct a public online auction of valuable real estate located at 413 Edgemont Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The auction will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. through Bid4Assets' website. The property, identified by Parcel ID# 17.5A.1.85 and PIN #17730117008746, is being sold as the property of Anthony Papapietro. Prospective bidders must register online with Bid4Assets, and the highest bid plus costs must be paid to Bid4Assets as the purchase price.

The Sheriff of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Nick Cirranello, will conduct a public online auction of real estate on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. The auction will be held by Bid4Assets at 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910. The property, located at 126 Colleen Ct, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, consists of 4.33 acres in the Township of Jackson, Monroe County. Prospective bidders must register online with Bid4Assets and pay 10% of the purchase price or Sheriff’s costs via wire transfer by 4:00 PM the day after the auction.

The Sheriff of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Nick Cirranello, will conduct a public online auction of real estate located at 150 Green Briar Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. The property, a residential property seized from Jay M. Bochniowich, will be auctioned through Bid4Assets at www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales. Prospective bidders must register online with Bid4Assets. Purchasers are required to pay 10% of the purchase price or Sheriff’s costs via wire transfer to Bid4Assets by 4:00 P.M. the day after the auction.

An estate notice has been issued for the estate of Paul Henry Haser, also known as Paul Haser, from Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. 

Elizabeth Haser has been appointed as the Executor. 

An estate notice has been issued for the estate of Joseph J. Albite, Jr., late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, who has passed away. 

Charissa S. Lapinig has been appointed as the Executrix of the estate. 

Debtors to the estate are required to settle outstanding debts promptly, while individuals with claims against the estate must present them within four months from the notice date to Charissa S. Lapinig or her attorney, Lori J. Cerato. 

This public notice pertains to the estate of Dorothea E. Kreger, also known as Dorothea Kreger, who passed away in the Township of Polk, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne M. Kresge has been granted Letters Testamentary in the estate. Debtors to the estate are instructed to settle their debts promptly, while those with claims must submit them within four months from the notice date. Claims should be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division.

An estate notice has been issued for the late Mary Grace Kernaghan, also known as Mary Grace Byrne, from Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The notice states that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Kathleen K. Raup, who is handling the estate. Debtors to the estate are instructed to settle their debts promptly, while creditors are advised to submit their claims within four months to Kathleen K. Raup or her attorney at the specified address.

The Borough of Stroudsburg is soliciting sealed bids for the "2023 CDBG – Kraemer Avenue – Milling and Paving Project" through the PennBid program until 11:00 A.M. local time on March 31, 2026. The bids will be publicly opened and read at the office of the Borough Engineer located at 2701 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The project involves milling and paving Kraemer Avenue, including various tasks like installation of tack coat, wearing course placement, and joint sealing. Bidders must comply with specific requirements such as Bid Bonds and Equal Employment goals.

The Sheriff of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Nick Cirranello, will conduct a public online auction of real estate on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. through Bid4Assets in Silver Springs, MD. The property, located at 423 Tulip Trail, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, will be sold to the highest bidder. The sale involves a judgment amount of $227,313.24 against unknown heirs and successors of Milo Dzurenda.

An estate notice has been issued for the late Darryl Tomer from Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Kaseam Daveiga has been granted Letters of Administration for the estate. Debtors are required to settle outstanding debts promptly, while those with claims must submit them within four months to Kaseam Daveiga or their attorney. Additionally, a verified statement of the claim with an address for notices must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division.

An estate notice has been issued for the late Gwendolyn Ann Marvin, also known as Gwendolyn A. Marvin or Gwen A. Marvin, from Price Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Todd Edward Marvin has been granted Letters Testamentary in the estate. Debtors to the estate are required to settle outstanding payments promptly, and individuals with claims must submit them promptly to Todd Edward Marvin or his attorney within four months from the notice date. Claims should be accompanied by a verified statement and an address for communication within the county.

An estate notice has been issued for the Estate of Patricia Ann Everett, also known as Patricia A. Meno, of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. David A. Meno has been granted Letters of Administration for the estate. Debtors to the estate are required to settle outstanding payments promptly, while individuals with claims must present them to David A. Meno or his attorney within four months from the notice date. Claims should be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division, along with a verified statement of claim.

An estate notice has been issued for the estate of Bruce Harry Forman, also known as Bruce H. Forman, from Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Pamela Corbett, the appointed Executor, is requesting all individuals indebted to the estate to settle their debts promptly. Those with claims against the estate must present them to Pamela Corbett or her attorney within four months from the notice date.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Although Saint Patrick's Day is over, the festivities are still underway. The annual Stroudsburg Saint Patrick's Day Parade steps off this Sunday bringing music, floats, and plenty of Irish pride. Organizers are excited for their largest parade ever in Downtown Stroudsburg and businesses are already preparing for the big crowds. Green will take [...]

On Monday, Jan 5, 2026, students gathered in the choir room for the first rehearsal of the musical. They mingled with their friends and greeted the staff: Billye Kubiak, Ashley Krause, Harold Cassidy, Janice Lee, Lauren Donovan, Lisa Rogers, Max Kubiak, and Megan Fry. The musical they chose this year was called “Pippin: His Life and Times”. 

A petition for a change of name for Kayden Riley Bucello, a minor, to Kayden Riley Klein, a minor, has been filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas on February 9, 2026. 

The hearing for this petition is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 2 PM in Courtroom #TBD at the Monroe Country Courthouse located at 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360-1290. 

This hearing provides an opportunity for all interested parties to appear and present any reasons why the name change should not be approved. 

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: David Parker, Monroe County Commissioner
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Streets Committee
David Krissman
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking Committee
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Codes Committee
6:00pm PR/Media Committee
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk -
5:00pm Junior Council Committee
7:00pm Council Meeting
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee

SASD Calendar

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