LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pocono Raceway announced Thursday the name of the upcoming Annual NASCAR Cup ...
Tunkhannock Township
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1557 Long Pond Road
PO Box 203
Long Pond, PA 18334
United States
Email
tunksec@longpondpa.com
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School District
Tax Rate
2.01 mills
Tunkhannock Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a stunning, ecologically rich community nestled in the Pocono Mountains, known for its rare biodiversity, forested landscapes, and growing residential appeal. It’s a place where conservation meets quiet living, with a deep commitment to preserving its natural heritage.
🗺️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot
- Location: Northwestern Monroe County
- Area: ~38.9 sq mi (100.9 km²), with ~0.8% water coverage
- Elevation: ~1,841 ft (561 m)
- Population: ~7,037 (2020 Census)
- School District: Pocono Mountain School District
🌿 Ecological Significance
- Long Pond Preserve: One of the most ecologically distinctive areas in the Northeast U.S., home to 35 rare, threatened, or endangered species
- Tunkhannock Creek: Forms the namesake “Long Pond” and is designated by the PA DEP as an Exceptional Value Waterway
- Conservation Partners: Includes the Nature Conservancy, Wildlands Conservancy, and PA Department of Forest and Waters, protecting thousands of acres
🏘️ Communities & Features
- Includes parts of Blakeslee, Long Pond, Emerald Lakes, Indian Mountain Lake, and Sierra View
- Hosts the Pocono International Raceway, a major venue for motorsports and festivals like the Elements Music Festival
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Permit Required: STRs must be licensed and inspected
- STR Friendliness: Rated very STR-friendly, with clear guidelines and active oversight
🧭 Township Identity
Tunkhannock Township is a place of rare natural beauty and quiet resilience. Its forests and wetlands are among the most biologically diverse in Pennsylvania, while its communities offer a peaceful lifestyle with access to recreation and culture. Whether you're hiking through Long Pond or attending a race at Pocono Raceway, the township invites you to experience nature and community in harmony.
Short Term Rental Information
Short-term rentals in Tunkhannock Township require permit, inspections and there are certain restrictions on the property.
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Tunkhannock Township News
Annual NASCAR Cup Series event scheduled for Sunday, July 14, at the famous “Tricky Triangle” will be sponsored by the Commonwealth’s new tourism campaign “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway”
Shapiro Administration makes history with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s initial foray into motorsports.
May 30, 2024
FILE: Skycam video of Pocono Raceway. Author: wnep.com. Published: 8:53 AM EDT May 30, 2024. Updated: 8:53 AM EDT May 30, 2024. WNEP-TV.
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pocono Raceway announced Thursday the name of the upcoming Annual NASCAR Cup Series Race.
According to the release, the name of the series race will be the Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.
Annual NASCAR Cup Series event scheduled for Sunday, July 14, at the famous “Tricky Triangle” will be sponsored by the Commonwealth’s new tourism campaign “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway”
Shapiro Administration makes history with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s initial foray into motorsports.
Fri, 24 May 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 006111 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, June 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 24 May 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 004081-CV-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, June 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 24 May 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 3888 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, June 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect the water issue is in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County.
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A concerning water problem in part of the Poconos. Officials say a toxic chemical has been found in the water impacting thousands of customers.
28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was in Stroud Township Sunday to look into the water problem.
Toxic levels of manganese were found in the water at Blue Mountain Lakes development.
... Monroe County. (PA Bulletin, page 2691). The hearing will be held at the Tunkhannock Township Fire Hall, 1539 Long Pond Road in Long Pond from 6:00 ...
This rural residential and agricultural 9.6-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA features equestrian opportunities and includes a 1428 ...
Editor's Note:
Regarding this announcement here:
http://monroecountyda.com/news/missing-news-releases/
The missing press releases are available here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20230924005040/http://monroecountyda.com/news/
Below is a copy as well, for record keeping purposes:
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Raceway has been voted Best NASCAR track in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards.
The "Tricky Triangle" got the top spot right ahead of Chicago Street Race, Sonoma Raceway, Michigan Speedway, and Bristol Motor Speedway.
Interstate-81 work project switching directionsNASCAR racing returns to Pocono Raceway July 12 through July 14 for a triple-header weekend.
Fri, 10 May 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 3184CV2017 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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 10 May 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 005159 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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00
Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 570-826-2511 On August 31, 2022, the Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP/Department) received an NPDES Permit application for the I80-115 C-1, Site, LLC Project, Blakeslee, PA 18610, in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. The application was deemed administratively complete on December 16, 2022. Written public comments were received during the public comment period and a public hearing was held on April 24, 2023.
TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Interstate 80 West is shut down at the I-380 interchange following a crash that injured at least three people Tuesday morning.
Officials say first responders were called to a reported tractor-trailer crash at mile marker 289 around 6:20 a.m.
TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Interstate 80 West was shut down at the I-380 interchange following a crash that injured three Tuesday morning.
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Fri, 03 May 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 3184CV2017 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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Irene Mary Oesterle a/k/a Irene M. Oesterle, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 26 Apr 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 3184CV2017 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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 26 Apr 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 005159 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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Irene Mary Oesterle a/k/a Irene M. Oesterle, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.