Philadelphia News Coverage from the Pocono Review
Philadelphia is Pennsylvania’s largest city and one of the most significant urban centers in the northeastern United States. With a population of approximately 1.5 million residents, Philadelphia serves as the economic, cultural, and political anchor of the southeastern corner of the state — and its influence reaches far into the Pocono Mountains region, which has long served as a home for commuters, retirees, and families who maintain deep ties to the city and its suburbs.
The connection between Philadelphia and the Pocono region is significant and multifaceted. A substantial portion of Monroe County’s population growth over the past two decades has come from Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, as families sought more space, lower housing costs, and a different quality of life while remaining within commuting distance of their jobs. Route 33, Interstate 80, and the Delaware Water Gap corridor serve as the main arteries linking the two regions.
Philadelphia news frequently intersects with issues that matter to Pocono residents. State budget battles in Harrisburg, criminal justice reform, transportation funding, and political developments in the Pennsylvania General Assembly all have implications that ripple outward from Philadelphia to communities like Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and the smaller boroughs and townships of Monroe County.
Politically, Philadelphia is the dominant force in statewide Democratic politics, and its voting patterns play a decisive role in Pennsylvania elections for governor, U.S. Senate, and the presidency. For Pocono residents who follow state and national politics, understanding Philadelphia’s electoral and policy priorities is essential context.
The Pocono Review is a regional news outlet focused on northeastern Pennsylvania, but we cover Philadelphia stories when they have direct relevance to our readers’ lives — particularly stories involving state government, regional transportation, the Pennsylvania courts, or developments that affect the communities that connect the two regions.
For comprehensive Philadelphia coverage, we recommend following the Philadelphia Inquirer and other city-focused outlets alongside the Pocono Review’s regional reporting.