Welcome to Stroudsburg Borough, the bustling heart of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. With a population of approximately 6,700 residents, this vibrant borough embodies the perfect blend of historic charm and modern conveniences. Home to quaint Victorian architecture, lively cultural events, and a thriving arts scene, Stroudsburg offers something for everyone to enjoy. Explore the bustling downtown district, teeming with boutique shops, eclectic eateries, and vibrant nightlife. With its scenic beauty, rich history, and diverse community, Stroudsburg Borough invites you to experience the warmth and excitement of small-town living with big-city flair.
Stroudsburg Borough Council
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
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.
Egg prices have been on the rise since last year and have doubled in the last three months, which is unprecedented.
Avian Influenza (AI) has killed approximately 15 percent of the bird population, which includes the 27 million birds lost since the beginning of the new year.
Officials say this situation will only get worse, which is why the Mountaineer reached out to the local Burger King at the Stroud Mall. Just a few weeks ago, they said the egg situation had not affected them “yet.”
The Stroudsburg varsity boys’ tennis team dominated Whitehall High School with a decisive 6-1 victory on Monday, March 17, 2025. This impressive win propels the Mountaineers to a 3-2 record on the season as they strive to turn the page on last year’s disappointment and push toward a stronger finish.
In singles play, the Mounties delivered commanding performances:
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Celebrating the initiatives that commit to continuing the fight against the opioid epidemic.
On Wednesday morning, the Monroe County commissioners commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) Program and the "We Fight Fentanyl" campaign.
LETI and the we fight fentanyl campaign have seen great success in the past year.
Now, the county hopes to continue that momentum.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The buzzing of machinery is a constant sound at the site of the Glenbrook Road Bridge Project in Stroudsburg.
“It’s very loud, the pumps run 24/7. So, we can’t open a window.”
Resident Joan Fitzgerald lives right next door to the closure since it was damaged in August 2020 by tropical storm Isaias.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at their regular meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM for the purchase of the following, to wit: 50,916 square yards, more or less, FB-3 Wearing Course, 60 LBS Depth Leveling Course applied complete in place, 50,916 square yards, more or less, FB-3 1 ½” Wearing Coarse, 150 LBS Depth, SRL-L applied complete in place, 50,916 square yards, more
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00
CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on January 7, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of DeAndre Chrisjan Garcia to DeAndre Christian Keeley.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Traffic is moving smoothly again after a crash sent eight people to the hospital on Route 33 in Monroe County.
The crash happened in the Northbound lane on Route 33 in Hamilton Township.
The Monroe County Communications Center told 28/22 News Blue Ridge Hook And Ladder was called to the crash involving up to seven vehicles shortly after 2:30 p.m.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC proposes to continue to conduct surface blasting in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws. The blasting will occur at the Stroudsburg Quarry operation, Noncoal Surface Mine Permit Number 6575SM1. Blasting is scheduled for Monday through Saturday, inclusive, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to sunset.
A recent discussion at the Pleasant Valley School Board meeting has brought attention to Monroe County’s acceptance of the FY 23-24 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant. The grant, which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, amounts to $695,286 and was approved and signed by all Monroe County Commissioners, June 2024. However, concerned citizens have raised questions regarding certain provisions tied to the funding.
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PG Jarel Jackson, '27, surveying the offense against Pocono Mountain East.
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials are asking the community for help in their search for a suspect after an invasion of privacy incident in Monroe County.
Courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police
On Friday, March 14, shortly after 2:00 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop N Stroudsburg was called to the incident at the Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort in Smithfield Township.
The Gallery at 530 on Main Street, Stroudsburg is hosting an art show, “All About Music” until April 5; Friday and Saturday afternoons from 12-4.
On Friday, Feb 21, the Science Olympiad Club, led by Casey Bogdan, participated in their EPCs at Northhampton Community College with a team of twelve.
Then, the team moved on to compete in regionals in the week of March 10 at the Penn State University Wilkes-Barre campus.
Many of the Stroudsburg Science Olympiad teams placed in their events. The team did not qualify for states this year, but everyone worked hard. Overall, the team placed seventh, only the top six teams moved on to states.
Second place :
With the expectation of having walking tacos, students made their way to the cafeteria for fourth-period lunch on March 13. What students did not expect to see was a line starting at the door. With looks of disdain plastered across many faces, students grabbed their trays and joined the queue.
This served as a preview of what the rest of the lunches would look like.
One of Stroudsburg’s elementary schools has reached an outstanding milestone: its 100-year anniversary!
B.F. Morey Elementary school, located on West Main Street across from the high school, has been a place of creativity, learning, and acceptance for many students. The school was built in 1925, in honor of Benjamin Franklin Morey, and originally contained eight classrooms from kindergarten through sixth grade.
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00
CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on March 5, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Anessa Jean Edwards to Anessa Jean Scott. The Court has fixed June6, 2025, at 1:30pm in Courtroom #TBD , Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted. March 17 2025 LSOM0258337
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE Stroud Township Leaf Collection 2025 Spring Leaf Collection Schedule Leaves Must be raked to the road s edge by 7 00 AM on the scheduled pick up date Monday April 7 Monday April 7 Tuesday April 8 Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Tuesday April 8 Area 4 Wednesday April 9 Area 5 Wednesday April 9 Area 6 Thursday April 10 Area 7 Friday April 11 Area 8 Monday April 14 Tuesday April 15 Area 9 Area 10 Wednesday April 16 Area 11 Thursday April 17 Area 12 N Fifth Street East Side to Stokes Mill Rd Brodhead Creek East to Route 447 N Fifth Street West Side Dayton Avenue To Stevens
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Fred Alan Shoemaker Late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, February 4, 2025 (date of death).
Sun, 16 Mar 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, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at their regular meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM for the purchase of the following, to wit: 50,916 square yards, more or less, FB-3 Wearing Course, 60 LBS Depth Leveling Course applied complete in place, 50,916 square yards, more or less, FB-3 1 ½” Wearing Coarse, 150 LBS Depth, SRL-L applied complete in place, 50,916 square yards, more
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF PATRICIA B. JONES, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF SEAN RICHMOND, DECEASED. Late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to KRISTA RICHMOND, ADMINISTRATOR, at 321 Colbert Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Publication Dates LSOM0244136
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
McGinley Estate Public Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James Paul McGinley, also known as James McGinley, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.