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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, 28 Feb 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 005632 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF FILING OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of Assembly approved May 24, 1945, as amended, of the filing in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on February 24, 2025 an application for registration of fictitious name for J. Arellano Life LLC, with its principal place of business at 1620 Fly Line Dr. E. Stroudsburg PA. The name of the person interested in said business is Jewel Arellano. February 26 2025 LSOM0246573

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) made a stop at the Pocono Family YMCA on Wednesday for their statewide tour, "PHRC on the road: Building a Beloved Community."

The goal is to address issues and concerns like disability discrimination, racial and gender equality, and much more.

At Wednesday's listening session, they presented a community framework and an overview of the services and programs offered.

Wed, 26 Feb 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, March 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #25-03 Applicant Paul and Betty Mansour of 701 Hammond Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA No. 1674 CIVIL 2024 The Estates of Great Bear Community Association vs. Poconos Restoration Services, Inc. TO: Poconos Restoration Services, Inc. The Plaintiff, The Estates of Great Bear Community Association has commenced a civil action against you for for Homeowners Association Fees. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication. NOTICE TO DEFEND You have been sued in court.

Wed, 26 Feb 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, March 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANTS Carrie Lynn Anderson and Shawn Anthony Bean of 4820 Rainbow Ridge Circle, Schwenksville, PA 19473 seek a dimensional variance from the minimum 15 ft. side yard setback to construct a front porch extending to within 12 ft. of the side lot line.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Estate of David Nicholson, a/k/a David A. Nicholson, a/k/a David Allan Nicholson Date of Death: January 27, 2025 Hamilton Township, Sciota, Pa Monroe County Name of Executrix: Donna Michelle Ayers, a/k/a Donna M. Ayers, a/k/a Donna Ayers 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 Name of Attorney: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 The Proof of the Publication should be sent to: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 570-421-9090 pam@newmanwilliams.com

Wed, 26 Feb 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, March 26, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. at the Barrett Administrative & Recreational Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 with respect to a proposed ordinance establishing a volunteer service tax credit program. At the time of the public hearing, the Supervisors will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on February 3, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Jordan Christine Schnaitman to Jordy Christine Schnaitman.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Pauline Dewitsky, a/k/a Pauline L. Dewitsky, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on February 4, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Ezequiel Ortiz to Ezequiel Vilanova.

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF FILING AN APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that on or about February 24, 2025, CNB Financial Corporation, with its principal place of business located at One South Second Street, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania 16830, filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, pursuant to the provisions of Section 115 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended, an application for approval to acquire 100% of ESSA Bancorp, Inc.

The first instinct that comes to mind today when someone asks what the time it is, is to check your phone, or computer, or look up at the digital clock on the wall.

In the 21st century, when technology was developed, digital clocks became more and more popular. Kids are still taught how to read analog clocks, clocks with hands for hours, minutes, and seconds, but teachers fly through the material thinking it isn’t necessary to learn.

With the ability to look at a phone and see the time: Why should it still be important to know how to read an analog clock?

The ongoing egg saga continues with an unusual turn of events. So unusual, in fact, that it made international news and has been impacting our local markets and restaurants.

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Thursday, February 20, the Stroudsburg Rifle team, led by Tom and Patti Weiss, took their top three shooters, Gavin Dunkelberger, ’25, Isabella Lisnik, ’25, and William Tonnies, ’25,  to the Rifle State Individual competition in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. These marksmen have had a successful season, consistently being the top scorers of their team, paving the way for Stroudsburgs’ 8-2 record. 

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Application for Merger of Banks Notice is hereby given that application was made by CNB Bank, One South Second Street, Clearfield, PA 16830, to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for consent for ESSA Bank & Trust, 200 Palmer Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, to merge with and into CNB Bank with CNB Bank as the surviving institution. It is contemplated that all of the offices of the above-named institutions in operation at the effective time of the merger will continue to be operated. This notice is published pursuant to 12 U.S.C.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Thomas Gregory Medcraft, a/k/a Thomas Medcraft, late of Barrett Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joan B. Ruocco, a/k/a Joan Ruocco, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Public Bid Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Pocono Mountain Council of Governments on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10am prevailing time, at the Monroe County Public Safety Center, 100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 for the purpose of the following, to wit: Purchase of De-Icing Salt Proposals must be on forms provided by the Pocono Mountain Council of Governments. Proposal forms, specifications and bid information can be obtained at the Pocono Township Municipal Building 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA.

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF RICHARD C. GEHRING, late of Stroud 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 -