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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, 07 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 6884 CIVIL 2019, 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 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 2732 CIVIL 2024 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 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 7696 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 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 004313-CV-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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 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 7715 CIVIL 2012, 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 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 2644 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

On Monday,  the Girls’ basketball team won over district rival Pocono Mountain West for the second time this season.

Earlier in the season Stroudsburg completely crushed the Panthers 55-16, they still considered this a tough game. Going into the game.  West’s record of 7-14 needed one more win to qualify for districts.

Adriana Borizo, ’26, quotes, ¨They were putting everything they had into this game, and it made it challenging.¨

While celebrating their many achievements of the 2024-2025 school year, Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will reach an outstanding 40 year anniversary this year.  Over the past four decades, Stroudsburg FBLA has left its mark on the community and school district by participating in various activities and opportunities. 

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Petition for Certificate of Title Brian Tompkins Last know address 367 Route 715 Brodheadsville, Pa 18322 Please be advised that after may attempts to contact you concerning the two axle Load Rite boat trailer, VIN INDISCERNIBLE, which you had brought to, and left on my property in 2020, I now consider it abandoned. I have filed through the Monroe County Court for certificate of title. A hearing is scheduled on this matter Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in courtroom to be determined, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pa.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Quiet Title Notice Cardoso v. TYKA LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Defendant, TYKA LTD., and all its, transferees, successors, and assigns, and all other people or entities claim, by and through the Defendant, and all other persons whatsoever, that JOANES DO NASCIMENTO CARDOSO an action against you to No.

Wed, 05 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.

Thu, 06 Feb 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 meeting of the Board of Supervisors to be held on Tuesday, March 4th, 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.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on November 27, 2024, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Ronald Sharozz Segrede AKA Sharozz Segrede to Ahlayahawa Yahawadah Ban Yasharahla.

The 2025 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs is only days away.  There will be parties held all over the country to watch this favorited event and the food is just as important as the game. Is your menu ready? 

Different foods define a party.  A various selection of Stroudsburg students listed the one food that defines their Super Bowl party.

A poll of ten students found that three students preferred wings, three students preferred nachos, and four students preferred other foods. 

Despite the  4-20 record, the boys’ basketball team was successful in rebuilding a varsity team — mentally and physically.

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This season wasn’t how we wanted, but I’m still grateful to have played and will miss this team. We played this whole season not just as a team, but as a family.”

— Marvin Dorvilus, '25

The duration between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is known as the “Holiday Blues” for some.

Instead of people being merry and singing carols with their loved ones, they may feel sad.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reported that 24 percent of people with predetermined mental illnesses feel worse around the holidays.

A security officer’s life typically involves a mix of personal time and professional development, which involves staying alert to ensure safety in various settings. Have you ever wondered what a Stroudsburg High School (SHS) security officer’s life looks like after school hours? We asked the students’ favorite, Officer A. Rodriguez, what his after-school hours are like on a day-to-day basis.

Q: What do you do at home?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00

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

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION NO: 007488-CV-2024 TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-FRE2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE vs. IKKI DAVEIGA, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, KASEAMDAVEIGA, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, RASEAN THROWER, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-FRE2, U.S.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Petition for Certificate of Title Brian Tompkins Last know address 367 Route 715 Brodheadsville, Pa 18322 Please be advised that after may attempts to contact you concerning the two axle Load Rite boat trailer, VIN INDISCERNIBLE, which you had brought to, and left on my property in 2020, I now consider it abandoned. I have filed through the Monroe County Court for certificate of title. A hearing is scheduled on this matter Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in courtroom to be determined, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pa.

Tue, 04 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.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider Charidy Simmons’ application for a waiver or modification from the riparian buffer regulations found at § 23-303 of the Stroud Township Stormwater Ordinance.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Petition for Certificate of Title Brian Tompkins Last know address 367 Route 715 Brodheadsville, Pa 18322 Please be advised that after may attempts to contact you concerning the two axle Load Rite boat trailer, VIN INDISCERNIBLE, which you had brought to, and left on my property in 2020, I now consider it abandoned. I have filed through the Monroe County Court for certificate of title. A hearing is scheduled on this matter Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in courtroom to be determined, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pa.

On January 30, 2025, the Stroudsburg boys’ basketball team defeated Plesant Valley 64-54 on Senior Night. This was the first time Stroudsburg had defeated PV since 2021.

Stroudsburg came into this game with high hopes of taking down PV, especially against a home crowd and on Senior Night. Stroudsburg was celebrating this game for all of its senior cheerleaders and boys’ basketball players. A big congratulations to Marvin Dorvilus and Alex Pacitti.

Both teams were off to a slow start, exchanging baskets with the score of 16-11 at the end in favor of Stroudsburg.

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 -