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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

One locked up after deadly stabbing in Stroudsburg | wnep.com

Arrest made in deadly Stroudsburg stabbing. WBRE. Vivian Muniz. October 7, 2024 at 12:38 PM.

Officers responded to the 300 block of Main Street in Stroudsburg around 4:20 p.m. Sunday. Author: wnep.com. Published: 5:03 PM EDT October 7, ...

Officers responded to the 300 block of Main Street in Stroudsburg around 4:20 p.m. Sunday.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Investigators are sifting through what's left of an apartment building on Poco Lane near East Stroudsburg. Sunday night ...

Listing #PM-119325 - 802 Clubhouse Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00

2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Notice Notice is given that a public meeting to review the risk assessment section of the draft 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be conducted on October 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management at 100 Gypsum Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Public participation in the hazard mitigation plan update process is very important.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elaine Doris Crowley, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Louis A. Depta c/o John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq., 17 N. 6th St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Publication Dates LSOM0166357

STROUDSBURG, Pa. — One man is dead and another is locked up after a stabbing in Monroe County. Police say Robert Lozano III, 41, of Stroudsburg ...

STROUDSBURG, Pa. - One man is dead and another arrested following a stabbing in Monroe County. Police say it happened Sunday around 4:20 p.m. in ...

A man is behind bars in Monroe County for a deadly stabbing in Stroudsburg.Stroud Area Regional Police arrested Justin Anthony Martinez, 30, ...

Photo of Soares-Gilliam, Christopher Cody Soares-Gilliam, Christopher Cody

(1) count 2706 (a) (3) Terroristic Threats (F3)
(1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M3)
& (1 Count) (18)2709 (A)(4) Harassment (M3)
(1 count) (18) 5503 (A)(4) Disorderly Conduct(M3)

Age

31

Race

Black

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1 Count- 2501(a) Criminal Homicide (F1)

Age

30

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

300 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

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On Sunday 10/6/24 at approximately 4:20 P.M.

31 N 9th St #2A, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1650 /mo. The -- sqft unit is a 3 beds, 1 bath apartment unit.

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say he stabbed and killed another man during a fight in Stroudsburg.

According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of Main Street around 4:15 p.m. for a reported stabbing.

Through further investigation, police said the victim arrived at the home to drop off his children to their mother.

Justin Martinez, 30, is charged in a stabbing that killed a 41-year-old man Sunday, according to police.

School safety is the ultimate concern for all parents, students, and staff. Stroudsburg High School is taking bigger steps to ensure a secure learning environment. The administration is glad to announce the new security protocols that will be used to protect all students and staff.

High-quality cameras provide around-the-clock surveillance of the school grounds. This will capture inappropriate behavior on school grounds.

A fight between two men during a custody exchange in Stroudsburg ended in a fatal stabbing, leaving a father dead, police said.

Justin Martinez, 30, fatally stabbed Robert Lozano III, 41, of Stroudsburg during the altercation about 4:20 p.m. in the 300 block of Main Street, Stroud Area Regional police said in a news release.

Lozano was dropping his children off with their mother when Martinez, the mother’s brother, met him on the front porch and they began fighting, according to the release.

He was arraigned by MDJ Levy and bail was denied. See Case report for further details. Location. 337 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Arrest Date.

On Sunday 10/6/24 at approximately 4:20 P.M. the SARPD were dispatched to the 300 block of Main Street, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, ...

DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY — October is recognized nationwide as domestic violence awareness month, a time to shed light on resources and stand with those affected.

Someone is always there to answer the call at Safe Monroe in Delaware Water Gap.

The non-profit, formerly known as the Women’s Resources of Monroe County, is the domestic and sexual abuse center for the entire county.

“We provided services to over 980 adults and children dealing with domestic abuse,” said Lauren Peterson, Executive Director, of Safe Monroe.

Harry Dailey Obituary Harry R. Dailey, 90, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown ...

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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 -
Noon: Christina High - American Cancer Society
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Streets Committee
Noon: Melissa Healy
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -

SASD Calendar

Source Event Date
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -