Barbara Herting Obituary Barbara L. Herting, 89, of Stroudsburg, passed from life on Thursday, October 17, 2024 after a long struggle with stroke ...
Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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School District
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
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Friday night had magic in the air for the Mountaineers. They completed a 21-point comeback to defeat Pleasant Valley, 35-21.
Stroudsburg got out of the gates slowly, falling behind early by three possessions. Down 21 at half, the Mountaineers came out firing in the second half.
In the locker room at halftime, Coach Jim Miller stated, “We weren’t coming out in the first half playing football…we had to crank it up a little.”
Barbara L. Herting, 89, of Stroudsburg, passed from life on Thursday, October 17, 2024 after a long struggle with stroke induced dementia.
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Jackson Township will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715, Reeders, PA 18352 to consider a resolution au-thorizing submission of a multimodal transportation grant application and any business that may come be-fore the Board.
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Students were back in classes at East Stroudsburg University on Monday after shots rang out on campus after a Halloween event over the weekend.
On October 25, 2024, Stroudsburg held their Homecoming game against Pleasant Valley.
Over the past couple weeks, each class has been working hard at creating a float corresponding to the chosen theme. This year’s theme was 1980s popular movies.
Once all lined up along the sidelines, the winners were announced as follows:
Fourth place was Freshman, ’28 with Hairspray.
Third was Sophomores, ’27 with Back to the Future.
Second was Juniors, ’26 with Ghostbusters.
Shots rang out early Sunday near the college's Zimbar Gym, along Center Street in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, a letter sent to students ...
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fall is in full swing and when the temperatures get cooler your house gets warmer by cranking up the ...
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fall is in full swing and when the temperatures get cooler your house gets warmer by cranking up the heat.
28/22 News spoke to a heating business in Monroe County and has more on how you can keep your home safe in the colder months.
Work starts before the sun rises at r.j. Groner in Stroudsburg, especially when a chill is in the air.
“This time of year we see a spike in phone calls as soon as the temperature drops,” said Karen Zacharias, inside salesperson, R.J. Groner.
At which school in the district do you teach?
I hold a split position at Stroudsburg, teaching at both the high school and junior high school.
What subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Social Studies, focusing specifically on Economics, Civics and Government, and United States History.
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my first year of teaching, as well as my first year at SASD!
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Alfred Maffia, File No. 45-24-0572, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Daniel Maffia, 2 Ledgerock Lane, Rochester, NY 14618 Mattes & Mattes, P.C., P.O. Box 222, Dalton, PA 18414 Publication Dates LSOM0177425
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Martin Rueter Late of Monroe County, deceased LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting fo
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Shots fired on campus of East Stroudsburg University | wnep.com
East Stroudsburg University campus police said gunfire rang out on early Sunday morning at the Monroe County school.
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John Keiper Obituary John Joseph "Joe" Keiper 74 of Stroudsburg, Pa. passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024. Born in East Stroudsburg, Pa. he was ...
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