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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

Thursday, March 27, 2025, was the Opening Day for Major League Baseball (MLB). Twenty-eight teams out of thirty played to welcome the season. 

With spring training beginning February 21, this opening day is the earliest for MLB in 7 years. The northeast will suffer the most from this as the weather is in its annual rounds of teasing with the warmth of spring.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Lloyd B. Frey, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Frances S Butts, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRT DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 3526 CIVIL 2024 DISCOVER BANK, Plaintiff, ADAM EATON, Defendant. To: ADAM EATON, Defendant: The Plaintiff, DISCOVER BANK, has commenced a civil action against you for breach of contract. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication. NOTICE If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SHARON J. NICHOLS, a/k/a SHARON M. NICHOLS Late of Jackson Township, Reeders, PA, Monroe County DATE OF DEATH: March 15, 2025 LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY 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 per-sons indebted to the decedent to make payment without de-lay to: Executor: Douglas W. Nichols 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Attorney: David L.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF PATRICIA B. JONES, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Susan Celona, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC SALE There will be a public auction for the following vehicles on Friday March 21th 2025 at 1870 West Main Street Stroudsburg, PA18360 Please contact us at (570) 424-2012 with any questions.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF JOYCE M. DEIBLER a/k/a JOYCE MAE DEIBLER, late of the Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

McGinley Estate Public Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James Paul McGinley, also known as James McGinley, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy A. Gearhart, late of Jackson Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Carbon-Monroe-Pike MH/DS Joinder Board will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 2:30pm. This meeting will be held as a virtual meeting. To join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone, please use the following Microsoft Teams Link Meeting ID: 243 229 674 623 Passcode: cr94UV9E Dial By Phone: +570-599-6548 Phone Conference ID: 977 789 497.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

Public Sale The following self storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6226, 1413 Beaver Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to satisfy a lien on April 9, 2025 at 7pm on www.StorageTreasures.com 3248 Kathy Salerno 3248 Kathryn M. Salerno I001 Callie Godfrey March 28 2025 LSOM0260093

Thu, 27 Mar 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.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING AND OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 with respect to a proposed ordinance to change the zoning district designation of Parcel No. 01.23.1.6-1 from Commercial – Resort/Hotel to Mixed Use – Village and to make a corresponding amendment to the official zoning map.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION No. 005038 CIVIL Term, 2024 Planet Home Lending, LLC Plaintiff(s) Ean R. Linton Defendants(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: Ean R. Linton Your house at 265 Coach Road, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff's Sale on: May 29, 2025 (time): 10:00 a.m. (place of sale): Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania to enforce the court judgment of $201,739.66, obtained by the judgment creditor against you.


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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors of Pleasant Valley Manor, Inc. will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. at the Commissioners’ Conference Room, One Quaker Alley, Room 201, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The purpose of the meeting is to approve and ratify the sale of the facility and related matters. By Order of the Board of Directors P - March 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Mar 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.


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As Women’s History Month comes to an end, the Mountaineer would like to showcase women in art and entertainment. 

Women have been the spark of inspiration for the creation of many art pieces from the Renaissance, Colonial, Victorian, and Elizabethan periods, as well as from various cultures.

A new coffee shop is coming to Stroudsburg! Flavour of Brazil is a coffee shop and market coming to 149 North Ninth Street. The cafe will feature authentic “fresh roasted Brazilian coffee, teas, sodas, other foods” and treats shipped from Brazil to make this a unique Brazilian coffee house set in the heart of the Poconos.

The Gallery on 530 Main Street has been hosting an “All About Music” Art show. The show debuted on Feb.22 and will conclude on April 5.  Over 75 artists will be featured celebrating music in art.

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT ORDINANCE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP hereby gives public notice of its intention to enact the following Ordinance at a Public Hearing of the Board of Supervisors to be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building, 271 Route 715, Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. Any and all interested persons are hereby given notice to attend the meeting and offer such comments in relation to the proposed Ordinance as they may desire.

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 -