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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, cafĂŠs, 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

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(1) Count - 3735.1 Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While under the Influence (F2)
(1) COUNT 3302 Causing or Risking Catastrophe (F2)
(1 count) Title 75 3732.1 Aggravated Assault by Vehicle (F3)
1 Count (18) 3302 (B) Risking Catastrophe (F3)
(1 count) 18 2705 Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)

On Thursday, Stroudsburg traveled to Salisbury to take on the Falcons. They went home with a big win, 497 34x to 485 19x. 

The top five marksmen in this match were Isabella Lisnik, ‘25, Gavin Dunkelberger, ‘25, William Tonnies, ‘25, Alysha Coker, ‘25, and Anthony Ortiz, ‘26.

Lisnik and Dunkelberger both led the team with scores of 100 8x, paving the way for the win.

Tonnies, Coker, and Ortiz all raked in a score of 99 7x, 6x, and 5x respectively.

1. Where Are You From?

I was born in Brooklyn, New York, and lived there till I was about 12 then I moved to Stroudsburg.

2. What Is Your Favorite Color? 

Purple

3. Favorite Food?

My Sister’s rasta pasta

4) Someone You Idolize?

Jesus

5) Favorite Sports Team?

Buffalo Bills

6) 3 Essentials In Your Life?

1. My Bible

2. My mom

3. My Xbox

On Tuesday, the Stroudsburg Rifle team battled Liberty High School at home and came out victorious with 498 40x to the Hurricanes’ 484 19x. 

The top shooters for the Mountaineers were Gavin Dunkelberger, ‘25, shooting a perfect 100 10x; William Tonnies, ‘25, shooting 100 9x, and Colin Barrett, ‘25, shooting 100 5x. This was Colin’s first time shooting 100 in a match. 

Other performing marksmen on the team included Anthony Ortiz, ‘26, and Isabella Lisnik, ‘25, shooting 99 9x and 99 7x, respectively. 

Wide receiver Kamari Coleman, ‘25, was one of the star players on the Stroudsburg Football team this season and apparently, it’s not just the Mountie Nation that thinks so. 

The Morning Call reported Coleman totaled 793 yards and 12 touchdowns in only 47 catches. 

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 1579 CIVIL 2024 RIDGE TOP VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff(s) Vs. NEREIDA SOROTOS, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AS TO SEPARATE DEFENDANT(S): NEREIDA SOROTOS This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) at Interval No. 15, Unit No.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 1718 CIVIL 2020 River Village Owners Association, Plaintiff(s) Vs. Jill Evelyn Berger, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) at Unit 24, Int. No. 16, River Village, Shawnee Village, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s sale on February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, PA.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 3767 CIVIL 2022 River Village Owners Association, Plaintiff(s) Vs. Glenn Biron and Scott L. Biron, Co-Executors of the Estate of Shirley E. Biron, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) located at Unit 14, Int. No.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 1579 CIVIL 2024 RIDGE TOP VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff(s) Vs. GARNET C WRIGHT, EVERGENE F WRIGHT, GARNET C WRIGHT JR, KEVIN A WRIGHT, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AS TO SEPARATE DEFENDANT(S): GARNET C WRIGHT EVERGENE F WRIGHT GARNET C WRIGHT JR KEVIN A WRIGHT This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) at Interval No. 39, Unit No.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 1579 CIVIL 2024 RIDGE TOP VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff(s) Vs. AUDREY STURGIS, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AS TO SEPARATE DEFENDANT(S): AUDREY STURGIS This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) at Interval No. 16, Unit No.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 3744 Civil 2022 River Village Phase III-B Owners Association, Plaintiff(s) Vs. Geraldine Kramer, Administrator of The Estate of Garrett Drummond a/k/a Garrett E. Drummond, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) at Unit 102, Int. No.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 1580 CIVIL 2024 River Village Owners Association, Plaintiff(s) Vs. ANTHONY R JAMES JR, SOLE SURVIVING TRUSTEE OF THE JAMES FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2006, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AS TO SEPARATE DEFENDANT(S): ANTHONY R JAMES JR, SOLE SURVIVING TRUSTEE OF THE JAMES FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2006 This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) at Interval No.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 6311 CIVIL 2019 Fairway House Property Owners Association, Plaintiff(s) Vs. Lisa Waszmer and Richard J. Waszmer, Jr., Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) at Unit FV 19B, Int. No. 27, Fairway Village, Shawnee Village, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s sale on February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, PA.

Fri, 10 Jan 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 002699-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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 10 Jan 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 3191 CIVIL 2019 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 10 Jan 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 001292-CV-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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 10 Jan 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 1101 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of BART R.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of STEPHAN JAMES TURNER a/k/a STEPHAN J.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

Estate Notice- Chester ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Robert E. Chester, also known as Robert Edward Chester, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

Public Notice PUBLIC SALE There will be a public auction for the following vehicles on Friday January 10th 2025 at 1870 West Main Street Stroudsburg, PA18360 Please contact us at (570) 424-2012 with any questions.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE BLASTING SCHEDULE Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. 851 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, intends to conduct blasting activities in compliance with all state and federal laws at its Saylorsburg Quarry, SMP #45970301 and 6576SM1 located at 300 Keiser Rd in Stroudsburg Township, Monroe County. Blasting activities will be conducted on property owned by Eureka Stone Quarry Inc. Blasting activities will be conducted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Warning signs will be placed at every entrance to the operation.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Constantino Louis Torinese, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Richard A Sommers, Jr, late of Barrett Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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 -
Noon: Christina High - American Cancer Society
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 -
4:30pm Streets Committee
Noon: Melissa Healy
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking Committee

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 -