Concerned Citizens
Monroe County Selling Its Nursing Home
Monroe County's nursing home will soon have a new owner.It was announced today that Pleasant Valley Manor in Snydersville will be sold.The county run nursing home is privatizing its operations after 100 years due to increasing costs to operate.But we're told the change will ensure it will… Read MorePosted on:
Monroe County Zoning Enforcement: Are Third-Party Zoning Officers the Right Choice?
Zoning enforcement is an essential part of maintaining order and safety in our communities, but in Monroe County, there has been growing concern about the use of third-party contractors to handle these responsibilities. While municipalities are tasked with enforcing local zoning laws, some have… Read MorePosted on:
Mt. Pocono Warehouse Should Serve as Warning to Neighboring Township Residents
Saturday, August 17, the Top of the Mountain Democratic Club Speaker’s Bureau gathered community members at the Mt. Pocono United Methodist Church to discuss warehouse proliferation in the Pocono Region. Dr. Alex Jackson, biologist, and State Rep. Tarah Probst, PA-189, were guest speakers. The… Read MorePosted on:
Outrage in East Stroudsburg Over Proposed 29% Property Tax Hike
At the December 17, 2024, East Stroudsburg Borough Council meeting, residents expressed outrage over a proposed 29% property tax increase. The meeting highlighted a striking financial disparity: non-taxable properties, including hospitals, East Stroudsburg University (ESU), and public schools,… Read MorePosted on:
PA DEP Grants Warehouse Permit in Pocono Township, Public Not Notified for Weeks
On January 14, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) quietly approved a stormwater permit for Core 5’s proposed warehouse on Warner Road in Pocono Township. However, the public was not informed of this decision until February 1, raising concerns that the delay may… Read MorePosted on:
Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting Draws Attention Amid Development Concerns in the Region
The Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting on Monday evening drew attention from the community amid growing concerns surrounding the development of the Pocono Region. Neighboring municipalities have already welcomed plans for warehouses, cell phone towers, large hotels and luxury apartment complexes… Read MorePosted on:
Petition: Let’s Make the Browns Hill Rd / 191 Intersection Safe
The petition will be sent to Peter Gonze Chair for Paradise Township for a response.Those of us traveling Route 191 (Paradise Valley Rd), and the many residents of the Timber Hill Community within Paradise and Price Townships, are requesting consideration and prompt action from PennDOT to minimize… Read MorePosted on:
Petition: Remove the Penn Estates Community Manager (East Stroudsburg)
As homeowners in Penn Estates, PA, we are deeply frustrated and dissatisfied with our current community manager Phyllis Haase. We deserve better. We need a leader who has our best interests at heart, not one who rules like a dictator. The constant rule changes without proper notification have been… Read MorePosted on:
Pocono Mountain School District Student Information Exposed in Cybersecurity Breach
Pocono Mountain School District (PMSD) has announced that it was informed of a cybersecurity breach involving its third-party vendor, PowerSchool, on January 8, 2025. PowerSchool, a widely used student information database provider serving over 18,000 school organizations across the United States,… Read MorePosted on:
Pocono Politics: Episode 3
Listen to Nate Covington, leader of the Monroe County Libertarian and also owner and manager this site, MonroeCountyPA.com.If you want news on a Township, School District, or just local news, this is a site that you should be on.Posted on:
PPL Electric impacted by data breach
PPL Electric Utilities has disclosed a data breach.It's tied to the 2023 breach involving MOVEit, a type of file transfer software. Hackers were able to steal files from companies and agencies around the world, including the U.S. Department of Energy. A Russian ransomware group has claimed… Read MorePosted on:
re: Pocono Heritage Land Trust & Paradise Open Space
Hi neighbors,I feel the need to check in with my fellow Paradise township residents. How do you feel about open space? l have been a supporter of our Open Space fund since its inception. At this Monday’s Paradise Township Board of Supervisors meeting, I was disappointed to see the supervisors pass… Read MorePosted on:
Residents express concerns over Monroe County warehouses
Too many massive warehouses: That was the message residents in one local county wanted lawmakers to hear on Monday.They’re concerned the structures are threatening the natural beauty of the area, and they want the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to put a stop to a proposal to build… Read MorePosted on:
Residents turn out to protest ‘warehouse-ification’ of the Poconos (Coolbaugh)
About 70 people from around the Poconos are begging the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to stop the region’s newest warehouse.Blue Ridge Real Estate (BRRE) wants to build its second warehouse on State Route 940 in Kidder Township, Carbon County. Some residents fear the project… Read MorePosted on:
Sign the Petition to Scale Back the Expansion of I-80 (Rep. Tarah Probst)
Stroudsburg is the only town in Pennsylvania that is dissected by Interstate 80. The highway literally runs through the center of town, cutting Stroudsburg and South Stroudsburg in two.PennDOT's proposal to expand I-80 will devastate the area, negatively impact the community, encroach on… Read MorePosted on:
Sincere questions about the PA or US family law legal system and what could have been ... - Reddit
[MONROE COUNTY, PA] Disclaimer in advance, this will be a long post because there are so many moving parts which are pertinent to receive any type ... Original text: [MONROE COUNTY, PA]Disclaimer in advance, this will be a long post because there are so many moving parts which are… Read MorePosted on:
State, local officials failed 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died after abuse, lawsuits say
Lawsuits contend that the state, two counties and different schools missed warning signs and failed to protect a 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl who ...Posted on:
Support DEP’s Denial of Water Quality Permit for Monroe County Distribution Center
Tell DEP that you support the denial of permits that do not protect our Exceptional Value (EV) waters of Tunkhannock Creek and Keiper Run.Dear Elected Official:I write in support of DEP’s proposed denial of the Route 115 Associates’ NPDES permit application, No. PAD450180.When first submitted… Read MorePosted on:
TikTok Video: Coolbaugh Township Supervisor Cara Rogan
Cara Rogan is a man pretending to be a woman who is on the board of supervisors for Coolbaugh Township in PA. He harassed a lady at a pharmacy who was trying to pick up medicine and became aggressive after being called "sir." Watch video here! Viewer Discretion AdvisedCOOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD… Read MorePosted on:
Update on 1329 Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide
Another update from Mike Mancuso, District Attorney on Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide. Read the content of his Facebook post here:The investigation into the homicidal shooting at a short term rental in Emerald Lakes on January 12, 2025 continues.Last month seven defendants, all charged with… Read MorePosted on:
Wells drying up amid moderate drought conditions | wnep.com
One main concern with the lack of rain is wells drying up. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shows us how companies in the Poconos are helping people get ...Posted on: