Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
Phone
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
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after police say he stabbed and killed another man during a fight in Stroudsburg. Justin Martinez was sentenced to 18 to 36 years in state prison for the murder of 41-year-old Roberto Lozano III during a fight in October 2024. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau is now the new owner of the Sherman Theater. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has more on today's news conference. The Sherman Theater has been a Stroudsburg staple for more than a century, with musicians and other acts performing for hundreds of thousands of fans. Now, the [...]
The historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg is entering a new chapter in its legacy as the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) officially assumes management responsibilities. Following nearly a year of due diligence at the request of the Sherman Theater board, the PMVB and Sherman Theater boards voted in late September to enter into a management agreement.
Nonprofits aim to enhance arts and cultural destination
The historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg is entering a new chapter in its legacy as the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) officially assumes management responsibilities.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00
Abandoned vehicles Jeep Comanche beige and brown vin 1JTMR65T9HT095597 court date October 23 at 11 am Stroudsburg Courthouse. Toyota Highlander green vin JTEHP21A570231970 Jeep wrangler silver vin 1J4FA39S12P730727 court date January 22 at 11 am Stroudsburg Courthouse October 13 2025 LSOM0386994
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Marjorie Louise Ortiz a/k/a Marjorie L.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING AND OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 27 (Zoning) of the Stroud Township Code of Ordinances. The proposed ordinance would change the zoning district designation of certain parcels located along S.R.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00
Carlos S. Buford, Deceased. Late of E. Stroudsburg Twp., Monroe County, PA. 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 Danielle Buford, Administratrix, c/o Latisha B. Schuenemann, Esq., 2755 Century Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Atty.: Latisha B. Schuenemann, Barley Snyder LLP, 2755 Century Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00
Joseph B. Conahan, Jr., Deceased. Late of Stroudsburg Twp., Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 6/3/25. Any persons having claims or demands against the decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Margaret A. Conahan, Personal Representative, c/o Roy S. Ross, Esq., 1650 Market St., #1200, Phila., PA 19103. Atty.: Roy S. Ross, Dilworth Paxson LLP, 1650 Market St., #1200, Phila., PA 19103
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township, Monroe County, PA, are accepting Requests For Proposals for a restaurant/bar opportunity located at Glen Brook Golf Club 1038 Hickory Valley Rd, Stroudsburg PA. RFP information can be obtained by emailing Stroudjw@ptd.net or picked up at the Municipal building at 1211 N. 5th St, Stroudsburg. All submissions are due by November 21st, 2025. Stroud Township Board of Supervisors P - October 12, 15, 2025
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 003411-CV-2025 ANGELO REVILLA and SHARI-DEE REVILLA, as Husband and Wife, Plaintiffs, vs. CORY WILLIS TRUCKING LLC; ARYE REALTY HOLDINGS, LLC; RONALD BELLO; NIR BELLO and SHALOMIT BELLO, Defendants To: Arye Realty Holdings, LLC; Ronald Bello; Nir Bello and Shalomit Bello, Defendants: The Plaintiffs, Angelo Revilla and Shari-Dee Revilla, as Husband and Wife, have commenced a civil action against you for negligence.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00
CHANGE IN DATE Public Notice Housing Authority of Monroe County Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 Draft copies of the proposed Housing Authority of Monroe County’s Annual Plan, with supporting documents, are available for public inspection at the Housing Authority’s Administration Offices at 1055 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360-1427 during regular business hours from August 20, 2025 through October 9, 2025.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA No. 1863 CIVIL 2025 North Slope Phase 2 Owners Association, Inc. vs. Beni Price TO: Beni Price The Plaintiff, North Slope Phase 2 Owners Association, Inc. commenced a civil action against you for for unpaid Homeowners Association Fees. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication. NOTICE TO DEFEND You have been sued in court.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of VIRGINIA B.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOYCE MAY GUNN a/k/a JOYCE M.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00
CIVIL ACTION COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION-LAW NO. 004563-CV-2024 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff v.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Marjorie Louise Ortiz a/k/a Marjorie L.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00
CORPORATION DISSOLUTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the shareholders and directors of LP Water & Sewer Company, a Pennsylvania corporation, with an address at 819 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, have approved a proposal that the corporation voluntarily dissolve, and that the Board of Directors is now engaged in winding up and settling the affairs of the corporation under the provisions of Section 1975 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as amended. CRAMER, SWETZ, McMANUS, JORDAN & SAYLOR, P.C. By: F.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00
CORPORATION DISSOLUTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the shareholders and directors of Lehman-Pike Development Corp, a Pennsylvania corporation, with an address at 819 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, have approved a proposal that the corporationvoluntarily dissolve, and that the Board of Directors is now engaged in winding up and settling the affairs of the corporation under the provisions of Section 1975 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as amended. CRAMER, SWETZ, McMANUS, JORDAN & SAYLOR, P.C. By: F.
Years of marking time, learning music, and dedication are coming to an end.
The seniors this year are making the most of our final moments with the Stroudsburg High School Marching Band.
“Marching band is more of a family. We grow bonds, and we get to know each other. It means a lot to grow stronger friendships. That is what marching band means to me,” says Chase Lentz, ’26
With senior night being tonight, October 10, 2025, all seniors from marching band and color guard are beginning to reflect on our time and experiences here at Stroudsburg.
At which school do you teach in the district?
I teach at Stroudsburg High School.
Where did you go to college?
I went to DeSales University. I just graduated last year.
What subject do you teach and why?
I’m teaching mathematics. I’m teaching algebra one and algebra two here. And I just like teaching math and just helping kids out.
Why did you choose to work for Stroudsburg?
Monroe County Republican Committee of PA pleads: "REPUBLICANS of Stroudsburg please make it a priority to vote on Nov 4th 2025 so we can vote this guy OUT! Stroudsburg deserves better !" and "This news is from 2 years ago... wake up Stroudsburg PLEASE get out to vote on Nov 4th since this guy refuses to resign"