Welcome to East Stroudsburg Borough, a vibrant hub of activity and culture in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. With a population of around 10,000 residents, the borough combines small-town charm with urban amenities. Home to East Stroudsburg University, the borough boasts a lively atmosphere fueled by arts, entertainment, and education. Explore the historic downtown area, bustling with shops, restaurants, and community events. From scenic parks to bustling streets, East Stroudsburg Borough offers something for everyone to enjoy.
East Stroudsburg Borough Council
24 Analomink Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Several families were chased from their homes after a fire in the Poconos Sunday afternoon.
First responders say several fire departments were dispatched to the 200 block of North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg for a reported apartment building fire around 12:15 p.m.
Officials tell 28/22 News the fire started in the back of the building and quickly spread to the front. The building is now a total loss.
STROUDSBURG: Early this morning Stroud Area Regional Police were dispatched to the area of Philly's Pub for 5 Shots fired which we posted Here, according to the Offical Press Release the incident actually happened on North 6th Street and not near Philly's Pub as was dispatched over the radio. Below is the Official Press Release from Stroud Area Regional Police:
PRESS RELEASE
East Stroudsburg University’s Madelon Powers Gallery will present Amazon: F.L.O.W., an exhibition of art curated by Darlene Farris-LaBar, about the Amazon Rainforest. Amazon F.L.O.W.
East Stroudsburg University students who receive tutoring are more likely to continue their education at ESU than those who don’t. They are also more likely to earn As and Bs in their courses for which they receive tutoring.
That’s according to research in 2018 that looked at the effectiveness of ESU’s Tutorial Program for new first-time students and transfer students.
Three ESU professors and two graduate students are participating in a two-year grant project funded by the Bureau of Family Health, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), that focuses on promoting the safety and well-being of children and reducing preventable childhood fatalities.
The East Stroudsburg University Foundation announced it has received a $38,300 grant from the Weiler Family Foundation, based in Cresco, Pa. These funds will support the purchase of new medical equipment for the ESU Communication and Sciences Disorders Department.
East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders was represented at the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention in King of Prussia, Pa., earlier this year. All attendees represented ESU by presenting on highly-relevant presentations on topics in the field.
The East Stroudsburg University Warrior Food Pantry recently received two donations from campus fundraisers. The hospitality, recreation, and tourism management department and art + media + design department raised $2,675 during an Empty Bowls fundraiser during the spring 2023 semester. ESU’s sustainability committee raised $2,665 during their summer Warrior Yard Sale.
Paul Wilson, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at East Stroudsburg University hosted Critters in Cherry Creek at the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, June 17.
Dr. Wilson gave a brief presentation on water quality before bringing participants to Cherry Creek in search of macroinvertebrates.
A total of 1,244 students have been named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2023 semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, according to Margaret Ball. D.M.A., interim provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Students eligible for the Dean’s List are those who have attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade “B” earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade “A” earns 4 quality points per credit.
Nine East Stroudsburg University students attended the program “Academic Seminar on National Security” through The Washington Center in Washington, D.C. The seminar, which was held May 16-24, gave college students from across the country a more in-depth understanding of the policy, operations, technology and risks surrounding cyber and national security in the United States.
The newest member of East Stroudsburg University’s Council of Trustees (COT), Damali Jackson received the oath of office on Wednesday, June 1 from COT Chairperson, L. Patrick Ross ’67.
President Kenneth Long was on hand for the official ceremony. Jackson is a junior majoring in communication from Henryville, Pa.
East Stroudsburg University’s Foundation will host the 32nd Annual Educational Scholarship Golf Classic benefiting the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Green Pond Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa.
East Stroudsburg University’s College of Education announced an upcoming Future Teacher Pathway Summit on June 7-8, 2023. The summit will be held on ESU’s campus.
What are you doing after high school?
4-year college (bachelor’s degree)
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
East Stroudsburg University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Finance
The next meeting of the East Stroudsburg Council of Trustees is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Committees and the full board will meet as follows:
Committee Meetings
Time: 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Council of Trustees Full Board Meeting
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Seven East Stroudsburg University students, who took Teaching of Communications during the spring 2023 semester after serving as “buddies” to German preservice teaching students who were on ESU’s campus during the fall 2022 semester, participated in a two-and-a-half-week field experience through the University of Landau-Konblenz in Landau in der Pfalz, Germany.
Below is the link to the 2024 Recycling Schedule and more for the Borough. The finalized pamphlet is at the printers and will be mailed to East Stroudsburg Borough Residences in the near future.
All key dates for the Borough is listed on the Schedule, including 2024 Clean-Up Day, 2024 Yard Waste Collection Dates, 2024 Leaf Collection Dates, and 2024/2025 Christmas Tree Pick-Up Dates.
Below is the link to the 2024 Recycling Schedule and more for the Borough. The finalized pamphlet is at the printers and will be mailed to East Stroudsburg Borough Residences in the near future.
All key dates for the Borough is listed on the Schedule, including 2024 Clean-Up Day, 2024 Yard Waste Collection Dates, 2024 Leaf Collection Dates, and 2024/2025 Christmas Tree Pick-Up Dates.
The Zoning Hearing Board Hearing for 256 North Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 has been canceled for Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Below is the link to the 2024 Recycling Schedule and more for the Borough. The finalized pamphlet is at the printers and will be mailed to East Stroudsburg Borough Residences in the near future.
All key dates for the Borough is listed on the Schedule, including 2024 Clean-Up Day, 2024 Yard Waste Collection Dates, 2024 Leaf Collection Dates, and 2024/2025 Christmas Tree Pick-Up Dates.
In collaboration with East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU), business representatives of Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and Carbon Counties met at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions for the 10th annual Economic Outlook Summit on May 19, 2023.
The theme for this year’s Summit was “Celebrating the Economic Transformation of the Poconos.”
St. Luke’s Smithfield Gateway Health Center hosted a packed house for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new facility in Monroe County on March 28, 2023. The facility is located at 125 Smithfield Lane in East Stroudsburg and is set to open April 3. It will offer an array of outpatient healthcare services.
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