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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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Stroudsburg High School has three live trees, one for each class to decorate. Trees were selected from a local tree farm and donated by the SHS administration. 

The Class of 2025 chose a gold-themed tree and will have their tree displayed in the Main lobby of the high school.

The  Class of 2026 chose to decorate a silver-themed tree which will be located in the cafeteria. 

The Pennsylvania State Police at Stroudsburg Station are continuing to investigate. to follow Daily Voice Allentown and receive free news updates.

The Stroudsburg High School Cheerleading team competed at Moravian College on Nov. 24. Although the team wasn’t registered to compete for placement, they opted to participate to gain valuable feedback from judges.  Why go through the motions of competing without the possibility of recognition? 

The experience allows them to tweak their routine before the upcoming EPC competition set for December 12. With no intention of winning (this time), the SHS Cheer team plans to bring fierce competition to the EPCs. That enthusiasm earns them the “Spirit Award.”

 

Jim Carrey’s masterful interpretation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)”, was recently removed from free streaming services. Despite the movie’s ongoing popularity two decades later, fans will not be able to freely stream it on their favorite platforms.

The animated version, “The Grinch (2018)”, and the classic animation from 1966 are streamable; however, Jim Carrey’s version must be rented or purchased to enjoy it. It can be found on platforms such as Amazon Prime, YouTube, Hulu, and Vudu.

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Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00

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Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00

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Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00

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Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF SALE OF PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR, TRANSFER OF NET PROCEEDS OF SALE AND REPURPOSING OF ONE RESTRICTED GIFT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION IN RE: SALE OF PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR Docket No.: 188 O.C.

Pet Photos with Santa fundraiser returns to Tioga County, Pa ¡ Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ¡ 18759 Route 287, Tioga.

Stroudsburg Varsity Rifle team wins their home opener, defeating Kutztown by scoring 496 33x to 493 32x.

This match was played virtual for both teams as the weather wasn’t optimal for travel.

The Mountaineers were led by Isabella Lisnik, ’25, 100 7x, Anthony Ortiz, ’26, 100 5x, Maxsim Lamberton,’25, 99 8x, William Tonnies, ’25, 99 7x, and Alexander Franolich, ’25, 96 6x.

The Mountaineers are 1-0 and will play Berwick at 6 p.m. on December 5, 2024.

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Snowmen of Stroudsburg made their seasonal debut on Thursday.

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Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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 -
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 -