🌱 Stroudsburg woman charged after alleged stabbing in East Stroudsburg home.
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Stroudsburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Stroudsburg woman charged after alleged stabbing in East Stroudsburg home.
- Which Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg South stars led the region in hitting?
- How a stolen bottle led to arson attacks tied to ESU.
Also on today's calendar: International Cultural Festival - Poconos and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 59.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman charged with stabbing sister in Monroe County (lehighvalleylive.com) — A Stroudsburg woman is facing felony aggravated assault and related charges after police say she stabbed her sister in an East Stroudsburg home while two young children were nearby. The victim, who needed stitches, was treated at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, and the suspect later turned herself in. Residents may see this case move forward with a formal arraignment set for August in Monroe County Court. 
• Final Lehigh Valley high school baseball hitting leaders for 2026 (lehighvalleylive.com) — Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg South hitters are well-represented in the final 2026 Lehigh Valley high school baseball batting leaders, with several players ranking among the EPC’s best in average, hits, slugging, extra-base hits, home runs, RBIs, and steals. These stats spotlight how Monroe County talent stacks up against top programs across the region.
• Two men plead guilty in arson attacks at ESU, Barrett Township home (poconorecord.com) — Monroe County prosecutors secured guilty pleas from two men in connection with 2023 Molotov cocktail attacks, including one at East Stroudsburg University and another at a Barrett Township home. Investigators say the incidents stemmed from a dispute involving a stolen bottle of alcohol and threats tied to a student’s friend who once lived on ESU’s campus. A third co-defendant remains wanted on a bench warrant.
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Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2026 →
Stroudsburg Courthouse Square, 38 N 7th St, Stroudsburg
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Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Drive 4 UR School - HS Parking Lot
Stroudsburg HS Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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Building Open
Monroe County Conservation District 8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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Weekend Bog Walk
Monroe County Conservation District Tannersville Bog
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International Cultural Festival - Poconos →
Dansbury Park, 15 Day St, East Stroudsburg
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Mountie Camp - Gym
Stroudsburg HS Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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Sunset Bog Walk
Monroe County Conservation District Tannersville Bog
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Building Closed-Holiday
Monroe County Conservation District 8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Drive 4 UR School - HS Parking Lot
Stroudsburg HS Stroudsburg, PA 18360
7:30 am -
Building Open
Monroe County Conservation District 8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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Weekend Bog Walk
Monroe County Conservation District Tannersville Bog
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Juneteenth Freedom Festival →
The Sherman Theater, 524 Main St, Stroudsburg
2:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
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We love our animals and take great care of them. We lost 2 of our 3 cats (from old age) and our 3 year old male needs a friend. Looking for one that… (Nextdoor Trout Lake) - A tree from across the street fell across the road.
The Police came and blocked the road. Whoever came and cut down the tree left all the cuttings on my front yard. Who can I call to complain and to… (Nextdoor Arlington Heights)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Stroudsburg. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Stroudsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stroudsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Stroudsburg
- School Briefs 6/11/26 (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Tick bites up in U.S., Pennsylvania, this spring, prompting renewed emphasis on prevention (alleghenyfront.org)
- Pennsylvania's Largest Go-Kart Track Delivers An Insanely Fun Ride You Won't Forget (everafterinthewoods.com)
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- Penn College student receives concrete-industry award (pct.edu)
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