Skip to main content

East Stroudsburg Borough

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

Email
danielle.decker@eaststroudsburgboro.org
Phone

East Stroudsburg News

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officers have issued an arrest warrant for a woman in Monroe County after she sends officers on a high-speed chase.

According to Pocono Township Police Department on August 19 around 9:50 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Tesla SUV with an expired and suspended registration.

During the traffic stop, police say they made contact with 29-year-old Jamisa A. Mclvor from East Stroudsburg who had an expired and suspended driver's license.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Schools across the nation are facing serious teacher shortages, but one district in our area is bucking the trend.

The East Stroudsburg Area School District is adding 60 new teachers to classrooms this year.

These teachers are getting a few lessons of their own before their students head back to class at the East Stroudsburg School Area District's Annual Teacher Induction Ceremony.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Now that it's mid-August, drivers are going to start seeing school buses back on the road.

28/22 News stopped by one school district in Monroe County that's spreading a message to drivers to be extra cautious or pay the price.

East Stroudsburg area school district bus driver Charlene Bisbing has had the same morning routine for the last thirty years.

She buckles up, turns on the engine, and hits the road.

It's a job she loves but says it's become more dangerous due to reckless driving.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are charging a woman they say stole a credit card and used it to purchase multiple DoorDash orders.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, an officer was contacted by a victim who reported her credit card was illegally being used to make several purchases.

The victim told police in May, she was with Michelle Henderson, 39, from East Stroudsburg, at her house when allegedly at some point Henderson took the victim's credit card to put it on her DoorDash account to order Wendy's. 

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Area schools have received funding to introduce a new curriculum approved for students with disabilities.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced Friday, 10 area schools have received grant funding under the Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program to instruct K-12 students on the political, economic, and social contributions of individuals with disabilities.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators are searching for a man they say is wanted for drug delivery that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man.

According to the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney in March 2023 a 33-year-old Stroudsburg man, Steven Nitschke, was found dead in his home of an apparent drug overdose.

An autopsy and toxicology report showed Nitschke’s cause of death was fentanyl toxicity.  

Brown Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Monroe County man who was reported missing, has been found deceased.

On Monday the Stroud Area Regional Police Department said officers took a report of a missing person from the East Stroudsburg Area. The missing person was William C. Read who was described as a 36-year-old white man, standing 5'6" tall, around 145 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Martial arts students are typically intense and physical for various competitions. One local student who traveled to Puerto Rico for a competition had another hurdle to climb.

Chelsea Ferguson has been involved with karate for almost a decade now. Her passion for karate goes back to her early childhood and seeing her siblings in the sport.

Coral Reef Ecology Class

Two East Stroudsburg University marine science students spent part of their summer taking Coral Reef Ecology, a three-week traveling class offered at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Wallops Island, Va. – Ashlyn Augustine, a junior from Kutztown, Pa., and Rafael Del Valle, a senior from Canadensis, Pa.

ESU Science Olympiad STEM Camp

On Tuesday, July 25 East Stroudsburg University hosted a one-day camp in partnership with the Pennsylvania Science Olympiad.

The camp was for middle school aged children with an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

The students did four STEM activities with the help of experienced Science Olympiad coaches.

Summer 2023 DC Student Interns

Four East Stroudsburg University students are spending the summer in Washington, D.C. interning with organizations, agencies and legislators. They are serving as interns through the Washington Center, a nonprofit organization that provides internships and seminars to college students interested in learning more about government, politics, and how public policy is shaped.

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

2023 Senior Expo Draws Hundreds

Madelon Powers Gallery Amazon--FLOW

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.

Tutoring Center

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.

ESU Child Death Review Team

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.

Weiler Foundation

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.

Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference

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.

Food Pantry Donation Empty Bowls

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 Cherry Creek

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.

ESU at The Washington Center

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.

East Stroudsburg Events

Date Source
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -
Borough Council Meeting (East Stroudsburg) -