STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted in Pennsylvania in connection to a 2012 cold case. Brian Hewson was arrested in 2023 in Lee County, Florida, on narcotics charges, however, according to the Florida Department of Corrections, his current status is absconder/fugitive. Hewson, 51, is facing charges including criminal homicide, tampering with evidence, and [...]
Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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Fax
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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
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00
CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on September 29, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Michael Campesi to Michael Fortunato Campesi. The Court has fixed December 5, 2025, at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse 610 Monroe St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — U.S. Marshals say a man was arrested in connection with a 2012 disappearance and homicide. Kip Morgan, 62, was arrested in Brooklyn, New York, and faces several charges, including criminal homicide and abuse of corpse, regarding the disappearance and homicide of Stephen Lepore, according to a release from the US Marshals. [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting where a man was injured, and possible suspects are wanted. On Saturday, November 15, around 2:00 a.m., the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to the 600 block of Main Street in Stroudsburg Borough for a report of a shooting. Once on the scene, officers [...]
Attempted Homicide Investigation
CaseNov 18, 2025On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at approximately 1:50 A.M., the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to the 600 block of Main Street inOn Friday, October 31, Stroudsburg Football played their last game of the season against Parkland High School in the first round of the District XI 6A playoffs. They lost the game 14-49 and were bounced out early, but the Mountaineers had a successful season ending 5-6.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00
CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on October 14, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Rianna Kasmalee Savi Persaud to Rianna Leiya Ortiz.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Bryan Douglas Warner, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Diane C. Collins 240 S. Main St. Suite 1206 Nazareth, PA 18064 DiFelice Law, LLC 240 S. Main St. Suite 1206 Nazareth, PA 18064 November 10,17,24 2025 LSOM0403800
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00
INVITATION TO BID The Monroe County Commissioners will receive sealed Bids online via the PennBid Program (www.PennBid.net) for the following Contract for work located within Monroe County, Hamilton Township: Project: New Supply Well: The project generally consists of drilling a well, related erosion and sedimentation control, and restoration of areas disturbed within and outside of the project limits by construction operations.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF ACTION SHAKORAH BURKE & CALVIN BAZEMORE, DEFENDANTS TAKE NOTICE that a CUSTODY CONFERENCE has been scheduled in the matter of: TIA L. BENJAMIN, Plaintiff vs. SHAKORAH BURKE AND CALVIN BAZEMORE, Defendants -CONCERNING THE MINOR CHILD: B.B.
Haltmeier, Jorden R
(1 COUNT) (18) 3921 A THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (M1)
Age
28
Race
White
Gender
Female
Height
5' 3"
Weight
170 lbs
Hair
Blonde
Eyes
November 11 is a special day in America to honor all those who serve and have served.
According to History, Veterans’ Day was established on November 11, 1918, to commemorate the end of World War I at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It was originally called Armistice Day, but after World War II, it was changed to Veterans’ Day.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LYNN S. SAMSEL DANIELS a/k/a LYNN SAMSEL a/k/a LYNN S. DANIELS late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to Logan H. Pysher.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of VERNON E.
Fri, 14 Nov 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 2989 CV 2025 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, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 14 Nov 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 3052 CIVIL 2025 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, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 14 Nov 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 8388 CIVIL 2023 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, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 14 Nov 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 1860 CIVIL 2025 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, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 14 Nov 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 7157 CV 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, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
McZeek, Jasire Dante
(1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M1)
(50) COUNTS 780-113(A)(32) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (M)
(1 COUNT) (18) 6308 (A) UNDERAGE DRINKING/POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL (S)
Age
20
Race
Black
Gender
Male
Height
Louis, XVI, Joe Farentz
4101 (A)(3) FORGERY
3925(A) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
Age
24
Race
Black
Gender
Male
Height
6' 0"
Weight
180 lbs
Hair
Brown
The interact club is looking for winter coats, gloves and hates for those in need. Give what you can! Donations can be dropped off at G-211 or C-103. Donations will be accepted until Nov. 19.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00
Claire Sanders Glatz a/k/a Claire S. Glatz, Deceased. Late of Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 8/13/25. Letters Testamentary 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 Mark E. Glatz, Executor, c/o Jessica L. VanderKam, Esq., 2 N. State St., Newtown, PA 18940. Atty.: Jessica L. VanderKam, Stuckert and Yates, 2 N. State St., Newtown, PA 18940
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA CIVIL ACTION LAW NO. 1803-cv-2025 RAJ INVESTMENTS, LLC Plaintiff, v. FASTTRACK LEISURE LAND, INC. L/K/A and FIVE SEASONS COUNTRY CLUB, INC. L/K/A Defendants. NOTICE To: Defendants FastTrack Leisure Land, LLC, and Five Seasons Country Club, Inc.