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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, 04 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 4063 CIVIL 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 04 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 002013 CIVIL 2022 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 04 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 4324 CV 2022 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 04 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 006865 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 04 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 208 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 04 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 002179 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 04 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 4217 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 04 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 004558 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Jackson Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715, Reeders, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18352 on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for consideration of the following, to wit: A hearing on the application of John P. Campo appealing the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice dated December 18, 2024 with respect to the use of the property located at 6047 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (Property Identification Number 08636001075194).

Fri, 04 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 4161 CIVIL 2013 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on April 17, 2025 for the purpose of hearing the appeal of Rimrock Temple Associates with an office situate at 2720 Rimrock Drive, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 (the “Appellant”).

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00

INVITATION FOR BIDS Bids are requested for the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, Northern Raccoon Enclosures to be located at 1161 Cherry Drive Stroudsburg, PA. Bid specifications are available by contacting Susan Downing by email pwrecdirectors@gmail.com or by phone at 215- 499-3930. Bids will be received until 5:00 pm pm Monday, April 14, 2025 by email to Susan Downing at pwrecdirectors@gmail.com or in writing to Susan Downing at 1161 Cherry Drive Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Stroudsburg boys’ baseball team defeated the Pleasant Valley Bears by a score of 9-5 at Coca-Cola Park. This game marked two wins in a row for the Mounties and improved their season record to 3-2-1.

In the first inning, the Bears struck first, scoring two runs off pitcher Damian Budhai, ’27. In the third inning, both offenses ignited, with each team scoring two runs, bringing the score to 4-2 in favor of Pleasant Valley.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elizabeth Arenz, a/k/a Elizabeth A. Arenz, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

On Sunday, April 12, PWA Wiffle Ball will partner up with Stroudsburg High School Mini-THON for the first annual Stroudsburg Mini-THON Wiffle Ball Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned Wiffle ball pro or a first-timer looking to have a blast with friends and family, this tournament is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels.

Wed, 02 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, April 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANT Daniel Seip of 4129 Firefly Court, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 seeks a dimensional variance to the 40 ft. minimum front yard setback of the Township’s R-2 medium-density residential district Zoning Ordinance Chapter 155 Attachment 5.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00

STROUDSBURG BOROUGH CURBSIDE BRUSH PICK UP The Stroudsburg Borough Street Department will pick up brush curbside on April 7 11 14 17 21 and 25 2025 Materials collected are limited to tree branches and prunings twigs small bushes without root ball hedges and tree logs not exceeding 5 inches in diameter Limbs must be cut to a 4 foot length and tied in bundles not exceeding 50 pounds Other materials should be placed in containers for easy pick up Place materials curbside prior to 8 a m Note that this program does NOT include pick up of grass clippings leaves flowers v

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monroe County residents got a chance to explore the courthouse and check out its new renovations.

The executive director of the Monroe County Historical Association gave tours where guests could check out courtrooms and learn the history of the building.

Tuesday's event marked Monroe County's Founders Day, established 189 years ago in 1836.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has demanded the treasury stop minting the penny, according to AP News

¨For far too long, the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than two cents. This is so wasteful! I have instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies,¨ Trump said in a post on Sunday night on his Truth Social Site.  

Fit for a Cause II

Zumba® and YOga Movement Fundraiser

September 13th & 14th, 2pm – 4pm

Hughes Library, 1002 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg

Join us for the Zumba®/Yoga Movement for a Cause on September 13th and 14th, 2025!

Photo of Delbrune, Karon Emanuel Delbrune, Karon Emanuel

(1 Count) (18) 3921 A Theft by Unlawful Taking
(1 count) (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault
& (1 count) 18 2709(a)(1) Harassment (S)

Age

30

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

The Model Congress/Model United Nations Club, advised by Matt Haggerty, competed at the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Lehigh University.

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 -