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Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden speaks against a Pa. Republican attempt to amend the state Constitution to remove a woman's right to choose a safe, legal abortion. Madden says this is not the battle we wanted, but she is confident the voters of Pennsylvania will rise to the occasion and vote down this dangerous reversal of well established precedent. More at RepMadden.com

After standing with Democratic colleagues from the PA House and Senate at a rally Monday decrying the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, expressed frustration that the branch of government that's supposed to be the least political — the judicial — has instead become the most political. Justices who voted to overturn Roe, she said, perjured themselves, and Madden promised that the fight to protect women's reproductive healthcare, including abortion access, is only beginning. More at RepMadden.com

Summerfest is today, Saturday June 25! Join us for the best party of the summer! Live music starts at 3:30pm with Kyle Baker, then the Maybabies rock the house from 6:30pm-10pm. We've got great food, lots of games for the whole family, a Bounce House for the kids, plus great cocktails, Pocono Punch on tap, and the tapping of Barley Creek's famous Summerfest Lager. Tickets: $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit Pocono Township Community Services.

Join us Friday July 1st for THE BIG BANG!  Our 2022 Freedom Festival! This is a true community event with your friends, family, and neighbors. You can expect good music, great company, local restaurants and shopping, 50/50 raffles, and more! Learn more here: https://fb.me/e/1WIE3U91d

Delaware Water Gap, PA – Women’s Resources of Monroe County believes in every person’s right to bodily autonomy and to make decisions about what’s best for their lives. Women’s Resources of Monroe County strongly opposed any actions—legislatively or otherwise—that limit a person’s right to access a full range of reproductive healthcare services, including abortion care. We believe consent and bodily autonomy are fundamental rights no person, law or government should violate. These beliefs are integral to our mission and work. 

Delaware Water Gap, PA – Women’s Resources of Monroe County believes in every person’s right to bodily autonomy and to make decisions about what’s best for their lives. Women’s Resources of Monroe County strongly opposed any actions—legislatively or otherwise—that limit a person’s right to access a full range of reproductive healthcare services, including abortion care. We believe consent and bodily autonomy are fundamental rights no person, law or government should violate. These beliefs are integral to our mission and work. 

Kick off the summer with Barley Creek Summerfest, featuring live music from the Maybabies, plus great food, drinks, fun and games for the whole fam. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door.) Buy tickets online here.

The East Stroudsburg Fire Department is happy to announce they now have certified child safety seat technicians available.  Please call the fire department at 570.421.5690 or email esfd217@ptd.net to schedule an appointment for a technician to perform an inspection on your child’s car seat. The Fire Department is located at 380 Chestnut Street, East Stroudsburg.

Help keep the downtown area of East Stroudsburg beautiful! Adopt a Planter! See details below in the downloadable sponsor packet and contact the Borough if you are interested!

Help keep the downtown area of East Stroudsburg beautiful! Adopt a Planter! See details below in the downloadable sponsor packet and contact the Borough if you are interested!

Help keep the downtown area of East Stroudsburg beautiful! Adopt a Planter! See details below in the downloadable sponsor packet and contact the Borough if you are interested!

At the 'Fight for Lives' news conference Wednesday, June 8, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden said people are demanding action in response to the ongoing gun violence pandemic in this country, particularly when the violence enters our schools. Yet the GOP-led General Assembly refuses to act. How much more violence, heartbreak and death must we suffer before enough is enough, she asks? Pa. Democrats, Madden said, have a vision, a plan and the legislation to make a difference and strengthen the safety of our schools and our communities.More at RepMadden.com

On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden chats with PA Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Donna Bullock about the legacy of K. Leroy Irvis, curtailing gun violence, and her work on the School Safety & Security Committee. Plus Northeast Delegation Director Geoff Morrow interviews Parkland, Florida, parent Tony Montalto, who's embarked on a mission to make schools safer after his daughter was murdered in a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. More at RepMadden.com

Grade 9 & new student orientations also planned

Teams compete against best teams in the U.S. & World

The Pint Size Park will be open this Saturday & Sunday, May 28-29, from 12pm-9pm. We'll have the food truck, the Tiki bar, plus fun and games for the whole family. Cheers!

After the majority party voted against suspending the rules that would have allowed pragmatic, bipartisan bills to be considered for vote on the House floor, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden highlighted the hypocrisy of the 'thoughts and prayers' narrative, which does nothing to make children and schools safer from gun violence. In the wake of 19 children getting murdered in their Texas classroom this week, the time is now, she said, for actual action and to find humane and sensible solutions for a uniquely American crisis. More at RepMadden.com

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During this challenging academic year, the Public Libraries of Monroe County have purchased a subscription to Brainfuse, an education company that offers free online tutoring to students from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Additional resource are available for adult learners. All Monroe County Library cardholders can set up a free account. Brainfuse offers live online tutoring everyday from 2 pm to 10 pm, plus:

Make reservations for Mother's Day brunch, this Sunday, May 8, from 9am-1pm. Email reservations@barleycreek.com to request your reservation. We'll have an omelet station, carving station, brunch buffet, and desserts. Price: $29.95 for adults | $14.95 Kids 12 and under | Free Kids 2 and under