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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

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-08 Applicant Andrea McLaren of 141 Devonshire Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Applicant seeks a special exception use approval to establish a dwelling unit in conjunction with a non-residential upper level use or as a tourist home/boarding home pursuant to Ordinance §27-502.C.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANTS Stewart and Barbara Abrams of PO Box 1070, Pocono Pines, PA 18350. Applicants seek a dimensional variance to the 15 ft. minimum side yard setback for single-family detached dwellings in the R-2 medium density residential district.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on April 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 Jonathon Frederick Cardell to Jonathan Frederick Cardell. The Courthas fixed June 6, 2025, at 1:30PM in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse, 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 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.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00

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Season 5, Episode 7 - A mother's love in the heart of the Poconos . We are fortunate to have so many stories from across the Poconos of moms who have made our region what it is.




HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has an update to a strange incident at a Monroe County school earlier this month, in which a Stroudsburg area staff member was suspended for taping the mouths of children.

Officials and parents were hoping to get a clearer picture of what happened in a private meeting on Tuesday, but according to one parent, it only made the situation more confusing.

Reporters were not allowed inside the meeting inside the Hamilton Elementary School, but 28/22 News did speak to a parent who was there.

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(18)3932(A)Theft of Leased Property (F3)
(18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M2)

Age

25

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 3"

Weight

260 lbs

Hair

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors on May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. has been rescheduled to April 30, 2025 at 4 p.m. at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the Township at 570-421-3362 at least one day in advance. Weitzmann, Weitzmann & Huffman, LLC By: Todd W.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the STOKES MILL AREA SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT will be received online via the PennBid Program, by STROUD TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY, until 3:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at which time the Bids received will be opened and immediately posted on the PennBid website for public view. Project will be considered and possibly awarded on May 19, 2025 at 7:00. The Project consists of replacement of 1325 LF +/- of 8” SDR 35 PVC sanitary sewer line.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00

Notice of Public Sale to Satisfy Owner's Lien Contents of Unit #26 at U Lock It Self Storage-5950 Route 209, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, leased by Rick Freeman will be sold to satisfy U Lock It Self Storage's lien on May 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm at 5950 Route 209, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 by public auction. April 13, 28 2025 LSOM0276925

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 wants to give a shout-out to supporters, including one of our own, for helping an organization that helps women in distress.

28/22's Sydney Kostus emceed the Safe Monroe Gala. The Stroudsmoor Inn served as the event site in Stroudsburg.

Suspected stabbing under investigation

The nonprofit raised thousands of dollars by auctioning donated prizes from area businesses.

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joseph Anthony Guerra, a/k/a Joseph Guerra, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00

INVITATION TO BID The Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC), 1055 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 will receive, until May 8, 2025 at 10:00 am via PennBid, sealed bids for the UGI Gas Meters upgrade. AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Email: Ikaufman@housingauthoritymonroecounty.org Telephone: (570) 421-7770 ext. 224 TDD: (570) 421-6968 HOW TO OBTAIN THE IFB DOCUMENTS ON THE APPLICABLE INTERNET SITE: The Housing Authority of Monroe County will receive sealed bids online for UGI GAS METER UPGRADE until May 8th, 2025.

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00

INVITATION TO BID The Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC), 1055 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 will receive, until May 19, 2025 at 10:00 am via PennBid, sealed bids for the Westgate Section 8 Office Renovations. AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Email: Ikaufman@housingauthoritymonroecounty.org Telephone: (570) 421-7770 ext. 224 TDD: (S70) 421-6968 HOW TO OBTAIN THE IFB DOCUMENTS ON THE APPLICABLE INTERNET SITE: The Housing Authority of Monroe County will receive sealed bids online for Westgate Section 8 Office Renovations until May 19th, 2025.

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00

INVITATION TO BID The Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC), 1055 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 will receive, until May 12, 2025 at 10:00 am via PennBid, sealed bids for the Normal, Hill and Taylor Street Renovations. AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Email: lkaufman@housingauthoritymonroecounty.org Telephone: (570) 421-7770 ext. 224 TDD: (570) 421-6968 HOW TO OBTAIN THE IFB DOCUMENTS ON THE APPLICABLE INTERNET SITE: The Housing Authority of Monroe County will receive sealed bids online for Normal Hill and Taylor Street Renovations until May 12th, 2025.

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 15, 2025, the Petition for Change of Name, was filed on Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, request an order to change the name of RANDOLPF SHALIMIR COOK to TONY LARON JACKSON The Court has fixed the day of June 6, 2025 (Court Date) at 1:30 pm in Courtroom No.

Fri, 25 Apr 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 004840 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 25 Apr 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 6823 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 25 Apr 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 6348 CIVIL 2018 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE: INVITATION TO BID Bids are requested for the Installation of split-units in 3 buildings: (2) multi zone units and (1) single zone unit at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter located at 128 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Bid specifications are available by contacting Margaret Bradley-Van Orman by email at mvanorman@camppapillon.org or by phone at 570-350-5944. Bids will be received until 5pm on May 10, 2025 by email to: mvanorman@camppapillon.org or in writing to Margaret Bradley-Van Orman at 128 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

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Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARY KENNEDY KEIPER, a/k/a MARY K. KEIPER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 6708-CV-2024 LEATHERNECK AUTO TECH & REPAIR, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. BRYAN PITTS Defendant. PETITION FOR OWNERSHIP OF ABANDONED VEHICLE To Bryan Pitts: On October 4, 2024, Plaintiff in the above matter filed a Petition to Obtain Motor Vehicle Title for the above identified vehicle. A hearing is scheduled on the Petition for May 15, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in a Courtroom to be determined at the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, PA.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF JOHN T. ONDERKO a/k/a JOHN ONDERKO, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -

SASD Calendar

Source Event Date
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -