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Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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, cafĂ©s, 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

Fri, 23 May 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 007713 CIVIL 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, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 May 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 007679-CV-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, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00

ORGANIZATION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Certificate of Organization-Domestic Limited Liability Company has been filed and approved with the Department of State, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on January 31, 2025, under the Business Corporation Law of1988, as amended, for the organization of: Tanite Properties LLC. Mark A. Primrose, Esquire 17 North Sixth Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Publication Dates LSOM0298659

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LORRAINE MARIE BOREK a/k/a LORRAINE BOREK, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Randy E Bender, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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Pocono Mountain Council of Governments Charity Golf Tournament. Glen Brook Golf Course. Thursday, September 4, 2025. 1044 Hickory Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
See attached link for more information.

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on May 2, 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 Christopher Samuel Coburn to Christopher Samuel Eloah John. The Courthas fixed June 6, 2025, at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 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.

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on May 2, 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 En-Ai Amoi Coburn to En-Ai Amoi Prisca John. The Court has fixed June6, 2025, at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 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) — A local cafeteria worker could be fired after she's accused of taping the mouths of school students. The Stroudsburg Area School District says its employee is responsible for neglecting children in this and other instances in past years.

Stroudsburg school district board directors provided a notice of termination to Hamilton Elementary School lunch monitor Dorothy Lanza.

The notice indicates Lanza did not meet an acceptable standard of care in protecting students' safety.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say they will be strictly enforcing violations for Memorial Day Weekend, including an increase in DUI checkpoints.

Troop N, Stroudsburg, announced there will be a DUI checkpoint conducted from Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, in Monroe County.

On May 13 and 14, Whitehall High School held the PIAA District XI AAA Championships. Fifty schools attended this event, including Stroudsburg. Multiple athletes not only placed but also earned medals.

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Brooklyn Fireworks, LLC’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s March 7, 2025 enforcement notice, which alleges that storage containers have been placed on the subject property without first obtaining a zoning permit in violation of Sections 470-6 and 470-121 of the Pocono Township Zoning Ordinance.

On May 7 and 8, Stroudsburg and the rest of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference headed to Whitehall High School to compete in the 2025 EPC Championship Meet. Heading into the event, Stroudsburg was 4-3, both boys and girls. 

Ready for a strong meet, sophomore sprinter Keyen Johnson,’27, opened up with a strong second-place finish in the EPC in the 200m, running a 22.38. Johnson has been a top sprinter for the boys and poses a strong argument for the best, being the only sprinter on the team to place this year. 

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ORPHAN’S COURT DIVISION NO. 5 O.C.A. 2025 IN RE: ADOPTION OF : A.S.H. A MINOR : IMPORTANT NOTICE – NATURAL FATHER ? To: Jesse Overton Helsley A petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you may have to your child, A.S.H. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child.

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SARAH JAMES HARVEY, a/k/a SARAH JAMES-HARVEY, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on April 4, 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 Ishani Agneshkumar Patel to Ishani Himil Desai. The Court has fixedJune 6, 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.

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00

Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Number: 003723-CV-2023 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Citizens Bank, N.A., Plaintiff v. Jillianne Richardson, Ashley J. Richardson, Known Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson, and Unknown Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson, Defendants TO: Unknown Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson. Premises subject to foreclosure: 321 Lake Road, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466-8038.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LORRAINE MARIE BOREK a/k/a LORRAINE BOREK, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

PUBLICE NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DRUPAD DILIPKUMAR BHATT a/k/a DRUPAD D.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 1054 CIVIL 2025 PENN ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff v. NAOMI SPIRES AND GERARD FRANKLIN, Defendant NOTICE To NAOMI SPIRES and GERARD FRANKLIN: You are hereby notified that Plaintiff PENN ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. has filed a Complaint, endorsed with a Notice to Defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 1054 Civil 2025.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Rose E. Felker a/k/a Rose Felker, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

coffee_with_a_cop.jpeg Coffee with a Cop

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, officers from the Stroud Area Regional Police Department participated in Coffee with a Cop, hosted by Target in Stroudsburg.  The public had the opportunity to have a cup of coffee, and to ask questions of our officers.  Thanks to those who stopped by and thanks to Target for

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on May 5, 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 Sherry Lynn Marie Schick-DesChenes to Sherry Lynn Marie Schick.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: David Parker, Monroe County Commissioner
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Streets Committee
David Krissman
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking Committee
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Codes Committee
6:00pm PR/Media Committee
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk -
5:00pm Junior Council Committee
7:00pm Council Meeting
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President

SASD Calendar

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