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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
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place between September 15 through October 15, and this year at Stroudsburg High school students and staff of hispanic heritage were interviewed. This created a combined video with the goal of representing the hispanic community in Stroudsburg but also to celebrate the beauty and individual experiences of being hispanic.
Thank you to Allison Fazio, ’27, Gael Ramirez, ’27, Juan David Carpintero, ’26, Octavius Marte, ’27, Ms. Barro, Isabella Thomas, ’26, Mrs. Haubrich, and Memphis Rodriguez, ’27 for your contributions to the Mountaineer.
Mountie Minute officially went live for the first time on September 29. The two hosts Kara Schomberg, ’26, and Jermaine Watts, ’26, introduce themselves in the beginning of their lives and talk into the Pledge of Allegiance.
Once they’re done with this they announce cycle day, sport news, academic news and what clubs are meeting everyday.
Lucas Pelaez, ’27, announces the lunch menu of the day and the anchors who turn it over to Matteo Maccarrone, ’26, for the weather.
Brown Launches All-New Veterans E-Newsletter
On Monday, I proudly introduced my new monthly Veterans E-Newsletter! This dedicated newsletter will serve as a direct resource for our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families here in Pennsylvania.
Up in the sky you see them, those radiant Friday night lights that light up the field. The crowd is electric; the game so far has been exhilarating; everyone is glued to their seats.
We take the field and feel the rush of being out on that green landscape. The moment hits as we line up for the big moment.
The crowd goes silent, and we start to play. Every step paints a picture for the crowd to see from above.
These are our Friday Night lights, too; We are the Stroudsburg High School marching band, and these are our views.
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For Immediate Release
Subject: “Stars and Stitches Forever” Quilt Challenge and Exhibition
Contact: Amy Leiser, Executive Director (570) 421-7703
Burglary SuspectOn September 30, 2025, The Stroud Area Regional Police Department was dispatched to the Thai Thani restaurant located at 768 Foxtown Hill Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, for
On September 17, 2025, Stroudsburg High School’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) had its name temporarily changed to Student Support Initiative (SSI). This change occurred due to the ongoing national controversy over the terms DEI.
The sudden change to the club’s name left the advisors and members confused. They had already had a setup planned for their table for the activity fair, but due to the name change being put into effect, they couldn’t use any of the already prepared materials.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation have been filed and approved by the Department of State, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 12, 2025, for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to the provisions of the Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988, as amended, for the incorporation of Stroudsburg Girls Basketball Booster Club, of 1100 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS TAKE NOTICE that the Borough Council of Delaware Water Gap’s October Budget Committee meeting is rescheduled from October 14, 2025 to Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Additionally, Roads Committee meeting is rescheduled to Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Borough Building, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327.
@shsnewsIn the stands with the Marching Band! #stroudsburg #marchingbandlife #fridaynightlights
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, for the consideration of the following Ordinance. The meeting also will be streamed on Zoom.us. The instructions and link for accessing the meeting via zoom.us will be provided on the Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given re-garding a scheduled meeting for the Stroud Township Environmental Advisory Council held at 1211 N. 5th St., Stroudsburg, PA. The meeting will be held on October 14th at 7:00PM. Stephen Fylstra. Stroud Township Manager P - September 29, 2025
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00
CORPORATE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Foreign Registration Statement has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, PA on or about 8/19/2025 for a foreign corporation by the name of and with a registered address in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as follows: ISLAND FULFILLMENT CORP 2123 W Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 This corporation is incorporated under the laws of New York. The address of its principal office is 2123 W Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00
Gerald Arch a/k/a Gerald G. Arch, Gerald Gregory Arch & Jerry Arch, Deceased. Late of E. Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 7/4/25. 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 Jennifer M. Picone, Administratrix, c/o Andrew J. Haas, Esq., One Logan Square, 130 N. 18th St., Phila., PA 19103-6998. Atty.: Andrew J.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00
In accordance with State Law there being due unpaid charges for the undersigned to satisfy an owner lead of the goods stored at U Lock It of Pocono location. Due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claimed interest therein, and the time specified in notice for payment having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction to highest bidder or disposed of at U Lock It of Pocono 3450 Route 611 Bartonsville, PA. 18321 on 10/3/2025 at 8:30 am.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00
Estate of Patricia C.
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PA 75 3802C - DUI HIGHEST RATE
PA 75 3802D3 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFULENCE - COMBINATION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL (M)
PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT
PA 75 3309(1) - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE (S)
(1 COUNT ) TITLE 75 - 3809 RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - OPEN CONTAINER - S
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At which school in the district are you a principal?
I am a principal at Stroudsburg High School.
How long have you been a principal?
1 year, this is my very first year!
What is your favorite part of being a principal?
Be out of the classroom, branching out, exploring new opportunities.
What would you be if you had gone into another profession and why?
Theater, it has been my dream since i was a little girl to go to Broadway!
Is that a Demogorgan or a susaphone?
This year, the theme for the marching band show is “The Upside Down.” Each year, the marching band staff comes together to choose a theme.
Mr.Skip Cassady, one of the marching band directors, shares the theme with the band the night of graduation, the year prior to the theme being in effect, while they are practicing to play “Pomp and Circumstance.”
@shsnewsStroudsburg High School Activity Fair 25-26 news activity #fypdongggggggg #stroudsburg clubs
JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged after state police say explosive materials were discovered inside a home, prompting a controlled detonation.
35-year-old James Andrew Niedosik from Stroudsburg was charged with the following:
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-24. Stroudsburg High School provides numerous resources to help their students’ mental health and promote awareness from staff to clubs. SHS has its own Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) professional, School Psychologist, and Licensed Mental Health Professional.