2022 Community Development Block Grant Modification Public Hearing Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Monroe County Commissioner’s Meeting Room, located at 1 Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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
Volunteers are needed for the Pick Up the Poconos Event being held on September 24, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please follow this link for further information and sign up forms: https://www.poconomountains.com/event/pick-up-the-poconos-day/18665/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2022
DEP Declares Drought Watch for 36 Counties, Asks for Voluntary Water Conservation
Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the Commonwealth Drought Task Force has declared a drought watch for 36 counties and asks for voluntary water conservation in those counties.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2022
DEP Declares Drought Watch for 36 Counties, Asks for Voluntary Water Conservation
Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the Commonwealth Drought Task Force has declared a drought watch for 36 counties and asks for voluntary water conservation in those counties.
NOTICE OF CANCELED HEARING
The public hearing of the Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. concerning the appeal of CMBK Resort Holdings, LLC, has been CANCELED. The Applicant withdrew its appeal of the Township’s Enforcement Notices issued on April 18, 2022.
WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC
By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esquire
700 Monroe Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board Solicitors
Our 2022 Freedom Festival!
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited Create & Be Studio in Stroudsburg for their Black Culture in the 'Burg event featuring art, music and film from a diverse group of Pocono artists.
More at RepMadden.com
Please read the following Ordinance #1386 passed by Borough Council with regard to parking restrictions throughout the Borough, and Grove Street becoming a one-way traffic pattern:
This program provides a one-time assistance grant to assist in repairing and removing health and safety hazards for COVID vulnerable and impacted families and individuals
This program provides a one-time assistance grant to assist in repairing and removing health and safety hazards for COVID vulnerable and impacted families and individuals
This program provides a one-time assistance grant to assist in repairing and removing health and safety hazards for COVID vulnerable and impacted families and individuals
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden hosted the House Democratic Policy Committee in Stroudsburg to discuss the impacts of recent healthcare consolidation trends in our communities and their effects on workers and overall patient care.
More at http://www.pahouse.com/madden
The Monroe County Office of the District Attorney, Criminal Investigation Division, is asking for the public’s help in locating Malcolm Baines Hunt.
Pick Up the Poconos, Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Pick Up the Poconos, Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Pick Up the Poconos, Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Snow Emergencies are sometimes declared for the Borough throughout the winter. Read below for more information and click the link to see if you live on or around a snow emergency route.
Snow Emergencies are sometimes declared for the Borough throughout the winter. Read below for more information and click the link to see if you live on or around a snow emergency route.
Snow Emergencies are sometimes declared for the Borough throughout the winter. Read below for more information and click the link to see if you live on or around a snow emergency route.
To View the Resolution, click on the link below
The Pocono Television Network has created a video segment covering the Snowmen of Stroudsburg. The video has interviews with both artist Briggie Williams, and GO Collaborative’s Jody Singer. You can view the PTN segment here:
The Pocono Television Network has created a video segment covering the Snowmen of Stroudsburg. The video has interviews with both artist Briggie Williams, and GO Collaborative’s Jody Singer. You can view the PTN segment here:
The Spotted Lanternfly has become a huge problem in many parts of Pennsylvania, and Monroe County is now under a quarantine for this pest.