Poconos Sets Highest Visitor Spend Ever

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 09/25/2025 - 09:00

Billions generated by tourism, reinforces industry importance

New data from a state-level study of tourism’s economic impact shows steady growth and a new record visitor spend for the four-county Poconos region in 2024.

External URL

https://www.poconomountains.com/articles/post/poconos-sets-highest-visitor-spen…

The Developer (DEPG Mosier Associates LP & DEPG of Shawnee II LP) submitted a conditional use application for a data center (two buildings) at Smithfield Gateway, behind St. Luke’s and Wawa.

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:22

All the documents for the conditional use are available on this page: https://smithfieldtownship.com/odp/gatewaydc/. To any of you who have been following the sketch plans, please note that the sketch plans are at the bottom of this page, and the old sketch plan link will automatically redirect to the conditional use page.

Full Article

Multiple states to see higher electricity bills due to soaring cost of new data center

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:41

An enormous transmission project in the mid-Atlantic is stirring up controversy, as ratepayers are expected to shoulder the costs of a proposed transmission line intended to serve new data centers in Northern Virginia.

Full Article

Neighbors vs. Family: Township Vote Looms Over Backyard Track

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 09:36

Another story on Backyard Track in Middle Smithfield Township:

Full Article

Death investigation underway after body pulled from Brodhead Creek

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 18:17

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is underway in East Stroudsburg on Monday. The Monroe County Coroner says a man's body was pulled from Brodhead Creek on Sunday. He had no identification on him, and investigators still do not know who he is or how he died. An autopsy is planned for [...]

Full Article

Featured Events

Featured Business Categories

Search

Poconos Sets Highest Visitor Spend Ever

Billions generated by tourism, reinforces industry importance

The Developer (DEPG Mosier Associates LP & DEPG of Shawnee II LP) submitted a conditional use application for a data center (two buildings) at Smithfield Gateway, behind St. Luke’s and Wawa.

Multiple states to see higher electricity bills due to soaring cost of new data center

Neighbors vs. Family: Township Vote Looms Over Backyard Track

Death investigation underway after body pulled from Brodhead Creek

2026 Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show

Stacy Garrity Reception

Cherry Lane Church Rezoning Meeting

Safe Monroe Gala: A Night of Hope 2026