Flames broke out at the place along Poco Lane in Smithfield Township near East Stroudsburg around 5 p.m. Sunday. Author: wnep.com.
Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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Fax
School District
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, 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.
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
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Smithfield Township fire on Sunday has turned deadly and left two injured.
On Sunday shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Marshalls Creek Fire Department and multiple other crews were called to the 200 block of Poco Lane in Smithfield Township for a fully involved fire.
28/22 News spoke with Monroe County Coroner Tom Yanic Jr. who says an individual died in the fire.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is following a developing story out of Monroe County. Authorities say a man is dead after a stabbing in Stroudsburg Sunday afternoon.
Officials say crews were called to the 300 block of Main Street at around 4:15 p.m. for a reported stabbing.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals clearly marked Food Service Proposal will be received by the Monroe County Controller at the Monroe County Administration Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 206, Stroudsburg, PA until 1:30 PM on October 18, 2024. FOOD SERVICES FOR INMATES ATTHE MONROE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY The proposals will be opened publicly on October 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Commissioners' Public Meeting Room 203, at the Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF FRANK A. LOMBARDI a/k/a FRANK LOMBARDI late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to John Allyn Lombardi.
Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00
Robert J. Figliozzi a/k/a Robert Figliozzi, Deceased. Late of Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 4/25/14. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Peter Figliozzi, Administrator, c/o Steven M. Zelinger, Esq., 1650 Market St., #3600, Phila., PA 19103. Atty.: Steven M. Zelinger, Steven M.
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Stroudsburg Borough Fall Leaf Collection Schedule The Borough of Stroudsburg will provide curbside leaf collection from Tuesday October 15 2024 and will run until Friday November 29 2024 Residents are asked to rake leaves to the edge curbside of their properties before 7 00 a m of your collection day In order to avoid interference with storm drains and the storm water systems residents are asked to refrain from blocking sidewalks and piling leaves over the curb or in the roadways or gutters Residents should also ensure that piles left for collection contain only le
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