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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, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Bradley P. LaBar a/k/a Bradley LaBar, late of Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

CIVIL ACTION COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PA CIVIL AC-TION-LAW NO. 006673-CV-2024 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff v. Juan Rios; Defendant To: Juan Rios 136 Longwoods Drive Saylorsburg, PA 18353 Juan Rios 364 61st Street, Apt.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on November 15, 2024, 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 Victoria Adrianna Valerio to Victoria Adrianna Tirado.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY CIVIL ACTION –EQUITY No. 3085 CV 2024 TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP 105 Government Center Way Pocono Pines, PA 18350 Plaintiff, v. KEITH A. RITCHIE 5241 Beechwood Road Blakeslee, PA 18610 Defendant. NOTICE TO PLEAD You have been sued in Court. The Court has issued an Order allowing Service by Publication.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elizabeth Anne Peeney, a/k/a Elizabeth Anne Bartholomew, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Jackson Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715, Reeders, PA 18352, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, beginning at 4:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the appeal of SPSTR 1, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company (Appellant), from the Notice of Permit Revocation issued on December 23, 2024.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 006494-CV-2024 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff v.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION CIVIL DIVISION NO. 001037-CV-2024 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL MATTEO AKA MICHAEL DANIEL MATTEO Defendant. 1. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY a.

The King of Hearts nominees for the 2024-2025 school year were announced on Feb. 7. The class of 2025 nominees are:

Anthony Borrero

Ethan Dudsak

Austin Herman

Alexander Jagroop

Anthony Knight

Colton Leeth

Logan Potochnick

Leonel Ramirez

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the nominees showed off their unique talents and personalities through various acts, songs, and many other amusing performances in a show known as Man Pageant! The Man Pageant is organized by Stroudsburg Mini-Thon and is a fun way to showcase the nominees.

Although it may seem that times are changing with each new generation, it is possible to be transported to the past with the right music.

On the weekend of Jan. 31, 2025, the Sherman Theater, a local Stroudsburg venue, held the musical production of Adam Sandler’s “The Wedding Singer.”  

The show was produced through In2YouArts, a local theater company in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The company has also produced other shows like “Matilda.” Anyone can participate in productions run by In2YouArts, from children to adults, and that’s just what this show did.

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A generous clothing distribution in the Poconos is helping those in need ahead of some winter weather.

Franklin Clothing Outlet in Chambersburg donated their excess winter coats and vests on Tuesday to Pocono Mountains United Way.

The coats were then given away to various charitable organizations in the Monroe County area including Street2Feet, Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church, and Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network.

This initiative highlights the power of community partnerships and corporate giving.

On January 11, the Stroudsburg Rifle team took a trip to Southern Lehigh to take on the State Individual Qualifier. Five players shot top 25, and three made it to states. 

Marksmen William Tonnies, ’25, Gavin Dunkelberger, ’25, Isabella Lisnik, ’25, Maxsim Lamberton, ’25, and Anthony Ortiz, ’26, all made the top 25 in the qualifiers. 

Tonnies, Dunkelberger, and Lisnik were the highest placers, at seventh, eighth, and ninth places respectively. These three qualified for states and are traveling on Thursday to compete.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 6825 Civil 2024 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA (Plaintiff), vs. $3,142.00 U.S. CURRENCY (Defendant Property) TO: KAJUAN S WOODS, (Property Owner): The Plaintiff, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, has commenced a civil action against you for FORFEI-TURE, CONDEMNATION, AND DESTRUCTION of $3,142.00 U.S. CURRENCY. The Court has authorized ser-vice of the Complaint upon you by publication.

Plant BINGO: EMPL Fundraiser

Spring is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a fun and unique event! Join us for Plant Bingo, a fundraiser for the Eastern Monroe Public Library, co-hosted with The Potting Shed. Join us on Sunday, March 30, at Hughes Library. Doors will open at 12:00 PM, and bingo will run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Limited Seats Available – Register Today!

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ANDRIANI SAMBATES, a/k/a ANDRIANI W. SAMBATES, a/k/a ANDRIANE SAMBATES, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters of Ad-ministration in the above-named Estate have been granted to ATHANASIA N. CARAYIANNAS.

Wed, 12 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, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Notice Notice is given that a public meeting to review the risk assessment section of the draft 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be conducted on February 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Northampton Community College located at 2411 PA-715, Tannersville, PA 18372. Public participation in the hazard mitigation plan update process is very important. This meeting will review the draft 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Public Notice - Notice of Dissolution Notice is hereby given that, JAC PENN, INC, a Pennsylvania Corporation, has voluntarily dissolved, and is in the process of winding up its affairs. Any person or entity having a present or contingent claim against JACPENN, INC is requested to forward it, in writing, to the attention of: Paul Conforti, Riley and Company, 1290 N 9th St.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Jackson Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715, P.O. Box 213, Reeders, Pennsylvania 18352.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Maria L. Palmeroni, late of Mount Pocono, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 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 Manuel A. Varela’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s December 26, 2024 determination and denial of Mr. Varela’s application to construct a boulder wall within drainage and utility easements that are depicted on an approved subdivision plan.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 with respect to a proposed ordinance that would set compensation for members of the Board of Supervisors in accordance with Act 94 of 2024. At the time of the public meeting, the Supervisors will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, to consider the appeal of Boris Kudryavsky from the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice dated December 5, 2024.

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 -