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Saturday, June 6th is the day before the first NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway this season.  This year, Stroudsburg is hosting a Pocono Raceway Festival from 12-8 on June 6th! It will take place right on Main Street, with the biggest headline being THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND FREE CONCERT!!!  Addition...

Wednesday April 1, Shiro's Restaurant in Swiftwater is hosting a Martinis and Manicures Mixer fund raiser to support Women's Resources of Monroe County.  Shiro's Restaurant is located just a couple miles north of the The Crossing Outlets on Route 611N.  In addition to Shiro's, Shear Design Salon ...

A new senior center is planned for the Poconos on the corner of Route 611 and Whitestone Corner Rd in Stroud Township. Being across from the Pocono Commons Shopping Center (where Target and Home Depot are located), makes this senior center very centrally located.  In addition to benefitting the s...

The first business has opened in the newest strip mall in the Poconos, Bartonsville Plaza! There is a new Verizon store that has opened, and soon to come is a Dunkin' Donuts, Sleepy's the Mattress Professionals, and Moe's Southwest Grill.  Additionally, there will be a Japanese Hibachi restaurant...

MTV is filming a performance Thursday night at our very own Sherman Theatre, located on Main Street in Stroudsburg. The performance is from hip-hop emcee, Asher Roth.  The doors open at 7pm, and the show starts a 8. There have already been 800 tickets sold!!! The theater's executive director, Ric...

Make This Charming Home In South Stroudsburg Yours! Conveniently Located Near Shopping, Restaurants, Main St & Rt 80 in the Poconos, Yet Sits Quietly on Landscaped Lot! Recent Upgrades Incl New Roof, Siding, Windows & Bath w/Whirlpool Tub. Bright Living Rm w/Lg Windows, Freplc & Built-In Shelves,...

Another Gorgeous Home for Sale in the Poconos! A Grand Luxury Estate in East Stroudsburg, Just 6 Miles from NJ & Under 80 Miles from Manhattan! Best of Everything Including Curved Entries, Custom Molding, Custom Cabinetry w/Rope Molding & Distressed Wood Finish, Beveled Granite Cntrs, Inlaid Cher...

Today on CNNMoney.com, it has a 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate of 5.15%, and a 15-year Fixed Mortgage Rate of 4.71%! With over 2,200 residential homes for sale in Monroe County (Pocono Mountains MLS), it is still a great time to buy in the Poconos! Additionally, take advantage of the $8,000 first ti...

ForbesTraveler.com is a great website to check out when you're looking for traveling ideas.  One of thier lists is "America's 25 Most Visited Tourist Sites".  Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, right here in the Poconos, is number 16 on that list, with 4.8 million visitors a year.  It i...

How will YOU celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Poconos? There's always Siamsa Irish Pub, located on the corner of 7th and Main Streets right in Stroudsburg.  It is an authentic Irish Pub in a Stroudsburg historic building.  The Bar was designed by Irish Designers, built in a Factory in Ireland, ...