Stroudsburg police have arrested a 25-year-old Bushkill man on charges in Garrett Gearhart's death, which was ruled a homicide after an autopsy.
Stroudsburg Borough
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700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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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, cafés, 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
Paula Bartoli Obituary Paula M. Bartoli, 77, of East Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 1st, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Manor in ...
Quattrochi, Andrew Joseph
(1 count) Criminal Homicide (F1)
(1 count) Firearms Not To Be Carried Without A License (F3)
(1 count) Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Structure (F3)
(1 count) Aggravated Assault (F3)
(2 Counts) Simple Assault (M2)
(10 counts) Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
The shooting claimed the life of 17-year-old Garrett Gearhart, a Stroudsburg High School senior. Author: wnep.com. Published: 5:14 PM EST December ...
Saturday evening, Stroud Area Regional Police were called to the Wawa on West Main Street in Stroudsburg around 8:20 p.m. after a gun was fired ...
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A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 17-year-old at a Wawa in Stroudsburg.Andrew Quattrochi, of Bushkill, ...
The shooting claimed the life of 17-year-old Garrett Gearhart, a Stroudsburg High School senior. Author: wnep.com.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say that one man is in custody after a deadly shooting at Wawa in Stroudsburg.
Monroe County Correctional Facility
According to court documents state 25-year-old Andrew Joseph Quattrochi, of Bushkill, has been arrested on criminal homicide charges in the death of a 17-year-old.
Blake, Tashay Avery
(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3)
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The Office of Victim Assistance helps victims recover from the effects of crime, prevents future victimization, and trains service providers to ...
Carl Counterman Obituary Carl Levi Counterman, Sr., 85, of Brodheadsville, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, at home. Born on July 6, ...
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community in the Poconos is in mourning after a 17-year-old was shot and killed this weekend.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community in the Poconos is in mourning after a 17-year-old was shot and killed this weekend.
Police say it happened at a Wawa just feet away from a high school.
"It's just heartbreaking to lose a young one. And he was a sweet boy," said Stroudsburg resident Sharon Nedd.
Nedd's daughter was friends with the victim of Saturday's deadly shooting in Stroudsburg. She says it was a senseless act of violence.
The purpose of this classification is to perform managerial functions associated with directing overall operations and activities of the county's ...
Qualifications · Filing · Mid-level · High school diploma or GED · Records management · Data entry · Document management · 2 years ...
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Stroudsburg will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Borough’s meeting room at 700 Sarah Street, 2nd Floor, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to consider the application of D&E OZ, LLC for variances from the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Stroudsburg will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Borough’s meeting room at 700 Sarah Street, 2nd Floor, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to consider the application of Glenroy H. Prince for special exception use approval to operate a church or place of worship in the general commercial (C-1) zoning district.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF STRODUSBURG Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, for the consideration of the following Ordinance. The meeting also will be streamed on Zoom.us. The instructions and link for accessing the meeting via zoom.us will be provided on the Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Public Notice Invitation to Bid Individual bids will be received by the Metamorphosis Women’s Empowerment Initiative for a 7-8 passenger Toyota Siena minivan to support program operation including food deliveries, donation pickups and transportation for program-related activities in Monroe County, PA. Bid specifications can be obtained by contacting Charece N. Sanders, Executive Director at 570-234-3200 or email: metamorphosiswei@gmail.com. Deadline: Bids should be submitted in writing no later than Monday, December 16, 2024 by 5:00pm to Charece N.
Community mourns teen killed in Stroudsburg shooting | wnep.com
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Shots were fired around 8:20 p.m. Saturday at the convenience store, 1015 W Main St., in Stroudsburg, authorities said.
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The Wawa on West Main Street in Stroudsburg is a busy place no matter the time of day. As people stopped by the convenience ...