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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

When in need of locally made bathroom and hygiene products, people often look towards Pocono Soap. Located at 7 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, The store has been providing the people of Stroudsburg with quality, naturally made soaps since 2014.

Soap isn’t the only thing that they sell, however, they also specialize in candles, lotions, oils, and more essential hygiene products.

The store has multiple locations besides the one on main street, visit their website for more information at pocono-soap.com

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5104 RESISTING ARREST (M2)
(18) 5505 PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS
5104.2 EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION ON FOOT

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41

Race

White

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Female

Height

5' 7"

Weight

130 lbs

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18 2702 A3 - AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY INJURY OFFICERS (F2)
2706 (A)(1) TERRORISTIC THREATS
(1 COUNT) (18) 5503 (A)(1) DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)

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3503 (B)(1)(I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS DEFIANT TRESPASSER

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35

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 2"

Weight

150 lbs

Hair

Brown

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Part of Interstate 80 eastbound is closed after a crash Thursday night. According to the Monroe County Communications Center, crews were called to milemarker 307 for the report of a tractor-trailer rollover with entrapment just before 7:30 p.m. Officials say that the driver escaped with minor injuries. The Pennsylvania Department of [...]

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Stroudsburg high school gives their new years resolutions!

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(1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (F3

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38

Race

Black

Gender

Female

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

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Black

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The borough manager and the Borough Council president are caught on tape colluding to prevent the Republican nominee from becoming mayor and creating a $75,000 a year job for the Democrat mayor.



Since this petition began, serious concerns have emerged regarding transparency, ethics, and governance within the Borough of Stroudsburg. These concerns include questions about potential conflicts of interest, incompatible offices, revolving-door employment, and compliance with the Pennsylvania Borough Code and the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been just over a week since the Trump administration's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and now a woman in Monroe County is worried about her family's future. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes met with a woman in Monroe County who has family still living in Venezuela. She says [...]

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An applicant for Stroudsburg's downtown manager job posted audio of two borough officials discussing the possibility of hiring then-Mayor Michael Moreno, months before the move was made.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A hot microphone audio recording has residents and local business owners fired up in the Poconos. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens has more about what this audio means. Many residents and local business owners in Stroudsburg are still speaking out on Michael Moreno's new appointment as downtown Main Street manager. The [...]

Stroudsburg Borough Council is looking for a new mayor after the resignation of Michael Moreno and a vote to table appointing a replacement.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— There's some controversy stirring up in Monroe County after the former mayor of Stroudsburg resigned and took a new position as downtown Main Street manager. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens spoke with locals and officials and explained what she's learned. Local residents and business owners are upset after Michael Moreno was hired [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The mayor of Stroudsburg has stepped down to take a new position within the borough. Michael Moreno's resignation has sparked mixed reactions in the community, including frustration from some local business owners. On January 5, Michael Moreno officially resigned as mayor of Stroudsburg this week during the same meeting in [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An interesting turn of events in Stroudsburg: The mayor, Michael Moreno, has resigned his position. He will be taking a new position as the Downtown Main Street Manager for the borough of Stroudsburg. Moreno said the decision didn't come easy, but added that although his role has changed, his commitment [...]


We head to downtown Stroudsburg for the return of the Snowmen of Stroudsburg annual art display and discover what's new for this year’s Winterfest, happening February 14.



Snowmen of Stroudsburg: https://www.poconomountains.com/event/snowmen-of-stroudsburg/19411/


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4101 (A)(3) FORGERY
& 3921A THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING

Age

20

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

6' 1"

Weight

160 lbs

Hair

Black


This month on the January edition of Pocono Mountains Magazine: PTN hosts Brianna Strunk, James Hamill and Deanna Fontanez look back on the exciting experiences they shared with viewers in 2025. From plane rides to snow tubing, Bri and Dee embarked on a wide range of memorable adventures, while James explored eight state parks in the Poconos, highlighting the many unique features each has to offer.


Core5 Industrial Partners is pleased to announce that construction is officially underway on Core5 at Stroudsburg, a state-of-the-art 702,000 square foot Class A industrial facility strategically positioned less than 1.5 miles from Interstate 80. Designed to meet the growing demand for modern distribution and logistics space in the region, the facility will offer 40-foot clear heights…

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, FORTY THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION NEWREZ LLC D/B/ A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff V. JUAN RIOS, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Civil Action Number: 006673-CV-2024 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: JUAN RIOS 136 Longwoods Drive Saylorsburg, PA 18353 Your real estate at 136 Longwoods Drive, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 is scheduled to be sold at the Monroe County Sheriff's Sale on January 29, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: David Parker, Monroe County Commissioner
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
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

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