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Ken Jennings Performs the Gospel of John

Pocono Center for the Arts proudly presents Ken Jennings in his critically acclaimed one-man performance of The Gospel of John coming to three Stroudsburg churches the last weekend of March. All performances are free to the public, with a donation offering collected at each event to support the arts and the hosting churches.

Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM
St. Luke's Church — 818 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Even though Pocono Township has our Spring and Fall Cleanup scheduled for 2026, we are beyond fortunate to partner with the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority to offer residents an additional opportunity for safe hazardous waste disposal.

The Waste Authority will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for Monroe County residents on:

Saturday, July 25, 2026

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Military Road Recycling Site

1114 Military Road, Stroudsburg

J.E.E.P. Go Topless Day 2026

We are participating in the annual worldwide Go Topless Day! Come out with your top down (or up) and enjoy a back roads drive from the Allentown area to Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, & Brewery in Stroudsburg PA. This event is open to ALL JEEPS, is FREE to attend, and is family friendly! No registration needed, just come out and have fun! This event will be rain or shine.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Saturday May 16th from 10am-4pm at Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery, & Distillery located at 2332 Walters Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

Stroudsburg elects new mayor after controversy

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After weeks of controversy surrounding Stroudsburg Borough leadership, a new mayor has been elected. Ellen Currie was officially appointed as Stroudsburg Borough's new mayor earlier this month, stepping into the role following weeks of public debate and tension. 

The former mayor, Michael Moreno, was appointed and resigned all within the same meeting.

Child airlifted to hospital after being kicked by horse in Monroe Co.

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POLK TWP., Pa. - A child in the West End of Monroe County was seriously injured Tuesday after being kicked by a horse near the 511 Interchange Road area of Polk Township.

911 dispatchers say the call came in shortly after 3 p.m.

Police say the child was flown by medical helicopter to the hospital and Pennsylvania State Police at Lehighton are handling the investigation. 

Family Promise of the Poconos Gala 2026

For the last 20 years Family Promise of The Poconos has provided supportive services, meals and support to at-risk and homeless children and their families in Monroe and Pike counties through a collaborative network of community agencies and volunteers.

Every family has a home, a livelihood and the chance to build a better future.

Guest will enjoy a curated black-tie event with food, drinks, community awards, a silent auction, program graduate testimonials, and more at the Blue Ridge Winery.

Location: 239 Blue Ridge Rd, Saylorsburg, PA 18353

Carbon-Monroe-Pike Crisis Intervention Team Program Fund

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"New Fund Alert! 

We're excited to introduce the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Crisis Intervention Team Program Fund — because when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, how we respond matters.

This fund supports specialized training that equips our local law enforcement, first responders, and community partners with the skills to safely de-escalate mental health crises and connect people to the treatment and support they need — not the criminal justice system.

Federal agents seen at independent pharmacy in East Stroudsburg

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Agents with the FBI and DEA were seen at an independent pharmacy along East Brown Street on Thursday.

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — An independent pharmacy in the Poconos is at the center of a federal investigation.

Newswatch 16 saw agents from both the FBI and DEA inside Pocono Pharmacy II on East Brown Street in East Stroudsburg.

The agents were also seen carrying out boxes to their vehicles.

It's not clear what brought the agents to the pharmacy.