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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, 15 Nov 2024 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 000997 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 3850 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 006844 CIVIL 2022 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 688 CIVIL 2023, 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 1150 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Event in Stroudsburg, PA by Elika Almeida and Susan Melchiorre on Friday, June 23 2023.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A church in the Poconos is looking to help those in need this holiday season, but first, it needs help from the community.

Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church's Helping Hands Food Pantry is in desperate need of turkey donations ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Church officials say they hope to collect different-sized turkeys.

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Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Estate of Louisa O. Hayes, also known as Louisa Olga Gonzalez-Hayes ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Louisa O. Hayes, also known as Louisa Olga Gonzalez-Hayes, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elhajj M. Muhammad, a/k/a El Hajj Malik Muhammad, a/k/a El Hajj M. Muhammad, a/k/a Elhajj Muhammad, Late of Township of Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased August 16, 2022.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, beginning at 3:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the application of Christopher and Natalee Hercik for an exemption from the 100’ well isolation distance required by 25 Pa. Code § 73.13. The Herciks propose to construct a replacement septic system within 100’ of their own well on the subject property.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. 004884-CV-2024 Eason Horticultural Resources Inc, Plaintiff v. Franks Designs LLC and Frank Scirica, Defendants TO: FRANKS DESIGNS LLC AND FRANK SCIRICA, Defendants: The Plaintiff, EASON HORTICULTURAL RESOURCES INC, has commenced a civil action against you for compensatory damages in the amount of $20,201.41 together with attorney fees plus court costs and interest. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on November 1, 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 Linda Ann DeBardelaben to Linda Ann DeBardelaben - Reynolds. TheCourt has fixed December 6, 2024, at 1:30pm in Courtroom #TBD, Court Of Common Pleas Of Monroe County, Forty -Third Judicial District Court Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 610 Monroe St.

Stroudsburg Varsity Chess team lost its’ opening match against Pocono Mountain West 5-2, in a game that the team had high spirits going into.

Stroudsburg, using their “top seven” players, crumbles with only Board 2 Duncan Ruschman, ’26 and Megan Lisnik, ’26, pulling out wins in their matches.

The Mountaineers did get blown out, however, the team still has high hopes for future match ups.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Street2Feet is also working with Stroudsburg and Monroe County officials to find solutions for the homeless.

They say the homeless population has significantly grown in the Stroudsburg area over the past year.

The county decided to allow their property in the wooded area behind Glen Park in Stroudsburg to be a temporary location for the homeless to set up an encampment.

The Stroudsburg High School Mock trial club began preparations for hosting a big competition on Nov 23, 2024.

The club started the 2024-2025 school year with a large increase in student interest with more than 50 people joining the google classroom. Unlike last year, around 20 people attend each meeting now.

“We have had a surprising amount of interest in the club and I’m really excited about this year,” says English teacher and club advisor Robert Wood.

As the 2024-2025 football season comes to a close, the Stroudsburg Marching Band takes its halftime show to the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 

On November 2, 2024, the SHS Marching Band accompanied by the Color Guard traveled to MetLife Stadium, a tradition that has been going on for the past couple of years. At the stadium, the group performs their halftime show and has the opportunity to watch other marching bands from across the East Coast. 

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM to discuss personnel matters and to act on any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. P – November 13, 2024 Stroud Township Board of Supervisors

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on November 4, 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 Akirah Marianna Cordero to Akirah Mariama Cordero. The Court hasfixed December 6, 2024, at 1:30pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.

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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 -