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 Borough
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Address
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
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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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…
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00
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.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00
STROUDSBURG BOROUGH PENSION BOARD NOTICE OF 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Pension Board will hold its quarterly meetings on January 21, April 20, July 20, and October 19, 2026. The meetings will be held at 1:00 P.M. via Zoom.us. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Board. Lawrence E. Kopp, Borough Manager
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00
2026 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Shade Tree Commission will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted *) in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Commission. January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, 2026.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00
2026 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Historical Architectural Review Board will meet on the first Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted *) at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Board.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00
2026 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Board.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00
2026 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Planning Commission will meet on the second Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted *) at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Commission.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00
2026 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted*) in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA to conduct the business of the Borough. The Borough Council meetings will also be livestreamed on Zoom.us, and the log in information will be posted on the homepage of the Stroudsburg Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to each meeting.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS - MONROE COUNTY, PA - CIVIL ACTION-LAW - No. 5443-CV-2023 - Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure – Allied Mortgage Group, Inc., c/o BSI Financial Services, Plaintiff vs.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00
Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Moove In Self Storage will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to P.L. 1404, No. 325). The sale will take place at thewebsite www.StorageTreasures.com. The sale will be conducted on www.StorageTreasures.com, under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (AU005857) on behalf of the facility's management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. All sales are final.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the BO-ROUGH COUNCIL OF DELA-WARE WATER GAP will con-vene a public meeting on January 5, 2026 at 6:00 P.M., at the Borough Building, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327, for the purpose of organizing and taking action pur-suant to the Borough Code. Immediately after the reorganization meeting, the Bo-rough Council will hold a regular monthly meeting. All those who are interested are invited to attend.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00
On April 1, 2025, the State Real Estate Commission suspended the license of DeAngelo & Associates Real Estate, LLC, license no. RB068534, last known of Tannersville or Stroudsburg, Monroe County, for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00
Public Sale The following self storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6226, 1413 Beaver Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to satisfy a lien on January 14, 2026 at 7pm on www.StorageTreasures.com B004 Shavonnah Gordon 1012 Alexa Sanchez 1106 Yanira Perez 2002 Jaimie Mejia 3124 Howard Milius 3126 Corey Overton 3132 Quaheem L. Holmes 3210 Martin Schmitt 3220 Megan Ryznermeredith 3242 Erin Fortunato 3243 Natree Archibald December 21 2025 LSOM0420965
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ALBERT E. PRITCHARD , late of Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00
Estate of Craig Devane Kennedy aka Craig D. Kennedy, Deceased late of the Borough of E. Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. Letters Testamentary on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate should make claims known or forward payment to Deirdre L. Kennedy, Executrix, c/o Hope Bosniak, Esq., Dessen Moses & Rossitto, 600 Easton Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090. 12.21,12.28.25,1.4.26
Successful Start for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program
The first year of the Grow PA program to help connect young people to in-demand careers in Pennsylvania have been a tremendous success, according to statistics from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Now to a real blessing for families in need in the Poconos. A blessing box now stands outside the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors building in Stroudsburg. Dozens attended the blessing box dedication ceremony. The box's mission is to provide essential resources for the community during difficult times, not only during [...]