Find out which stores are open Christmas Day 2025 in Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, PA. Complete list of Wawa, CVS, Walgreens, Dunkin', Starbucks and McDonald's locations with addresses, phone numbers and holiday hours in Monroe County.
Economy
This outlet covers economic issues affecting the Poconos and northeastern Pennsylvania — local business, taxation, development, and the financial pressures shaping the region. Coverage includes disputes over how public money gets spent or accounted for, tax status questions for nonprofits and institutions, and the economic tradeoffs behind development projects like data centers and warehouses, which arrive promising jobs and tax revenue but don’t always deliver either at the scale promised. This outlet also tracks the region’s cost-of-living and housing pressures, and how local government and business decisions affect residents’ financial lives day to day. If it happens with the region’s economy and it’s of public interest, we’ll cover it — check back here to stay current.
Monroe County Rents Up 81%: Poconos Housing Crisis Explained
Monroe County rents jumped 81% since 2017—worst in NEPA. New report shows Wayne, Pike, Carbon counties can't house tourism workers. What's being done.
Inside the $7.2 Billion Pocono Tourism Machine
Pocono tourism hit a record $7.2 billion. Inside the $2B resort arms race, NASCAR's scarcity strategy, STR shakeout, and why Monroe County dominates the four-county region.
Poconos Seniors Have Until December 31 to Claim Up to $1,000 in Property Tax Relief
Poconos seniors, widows, and people with disabilities have until December 31, 2025 to claim property tax or rent rebates up to $1,000. Free filing help available in Monroe County.
Five Months After Court Defeat, Monroe County’s Economic Development Agency Still Hasn’t Built Its Coolbaugh Warehouse
PMI's $11M lawsuit against Coolbaugh Township was dismissed in June. The July appeal deadline passed. Monroe County's strongest wetland buffer stands.
Beyond Finance Fights Back Against Monroe County DA’s Consumer Fraud Lawsuit, Jury Trial Set for 2027
STROUDSBURG, PA – Debt settlement company Beyond Finance has filed preliminary objections to Monroe County District Attorney Michael Mancuso’s amended consumer fraud complaint, setting the stage for a legal battle that will head to a jury in January 2027. The company submitted its objections November 20, 2025, challenging the DA’s allegations that Beyond Finance used...
CVS Pharmacy Challenges $3.6 Million Tax Assessment in Monroe County
CVS Pharmacy appeals $3.6 million property tax assessment in Monroe County Court of Common Pleas after Board of Assessment Revision denies reduction request.
Which Faith Groups Got Security Grants in the Poconos? Inside the $10M Distribution Across NEPA’s Religious Communities
Deep Dive: Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Other Houses of Worship Share $1.1M in Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Carbon, Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties STROUDSBURG, PA — As synagogues, churches, mosques, and temples across Northeastern Pennsylvania face mounting security threats, a comprehensive analysis of the 2024-25 Nonprofit Security Grant Program reveals stark disparities in how $10 million...
Lackawanna County Launches SilverShield: Revolutionary Anti-Scam Program Protects Seniors in Real-Time
Free Digital Tool Provides Immediate Protection as 30% of Elder Care Referrals Now Involve Financial Exploitation SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY — In a unanimous vote that signals a major step forward in protecting vulnerable residents, Lackawanna County Commissioners have approved a groundbreaking pilot program designed to shield seniors from the tsunami of scams that cost older...
Pocono Residents to Benefit from $193 Million State Tax Relief
Stroudsburg, PA — November 18, 2025 — Working families in Monroe County are set to see significant tax relief under a new state initiative. The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC), included in the 2025–26 state budget, is expected to provide nearly $193 million in relief to about 940,000 Pennsylvanians, including residents of Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg,...