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A true storyteller, Artist, and former resident of the Poconos, Bobby Syvarth, releases his latest release 'Silver Lake Boulevard". The Stroudsburg Herald had the exclusive opportunity to preview SLB and spent some time with Bobby for an in-depth interview as he shared more about his latest release, working with his long-time friend and Producer Timothy Carbone, and the stories behind SLB.

The Rite-Aid in East Stroudsburg will shut its doors for the last time in less than two weeks. According to an employee who chose to remain anonymous, the 128 N Courtland St Rite-Aid in East Stroudsburg is closing its doors after 16 years of servicing the area on May 16, 2022.

The Violette "Stand For The Children" Home is fundraising to build a proposed group home in Pike County. Once completed, the new structure will provide temporary housing for up to 24 young men ages 10-17 while Children and Youth investigates abuse allegations. Residency might become permanent until they turn 18 if abuse was determined to have happened. It will serve Pike, Monroe, and surrounding counties depending on needs.

The East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Madelon Powers Gallery Transfiguration: Woven Forms Exhibition.Photo by Paparazzi Paul. A vortex of astonishment wove the sizable gathering of art lovers together during an Artist’s Reception on Wednesday February 2nd as they explored The East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Madelon Powers Gallery’s Transfiguration: Woven Forms Exhibition that rendered the work of Jennifer Zackin that were created during the pandemic. A number of three dimensional compositions from the artist’s 7 Chairs series which utilizes late-20th Century lawn furniture and tractor seat stools as armatures filled the imagination of the viewers through their vibrant colors and their seemingly gravity-defying qualities. Several wall hangings created by Ms. Zackin that included sketches and cotton ropes further enhanced the exhibit.

It's no secret that the Poconos hasn't been represented very well in the comedy scene since the Poconuts monthly show ended all those years ago. And many of us are tired of driving 45 minutes to Scranton, Bethlehem, Allentown, or entirely different states to find some good laughs. Fortunately for us, a rescue plan has been submitted!

"Basketball is a game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop fixed above each end of the court." As I get out of my car, I quickly glance at my phone and note that it's 9:00 AM, Sunday morning. Right on time. Most people are still sleeping at this time, trying to rest up before another busy week. Usually, that's me, but not today. Today, I have the pleasure of watching Forever Dedicated 64 Fitness train and develop the future of youth basketball in the Pocono Mountains.

Eddie Atoms performing on NYC subway by Lakel Patterson. "Music is very therapeutic for me... I listen to it when I'm happy, sad, going through something, in high times or in low times. Music is basically my best friend." - Eddie Atoms.

Photo provided by Lou Barletta for GovernorRead More at Stroudsburg Herald. Former mayor and congressman Lou Barletta, leading Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, today unveiled his plan to unleash the Commonwealth’s energy resources, create jobs, and mitigate international geopolitical conflicts. As governor, Barletta will support the expanded use of pipelines, remove Pennsylvania from the job-killing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), reform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), allocate grant money for broadband and energy infrastructure, promote Pennsylvania’s abundant rare earth elements, create performance-based environmental incentives, and invest in workforce development.

According to a press release issued on January 26, 2022, current Stroud Township Supervisor Jennifer Shukaitis announced that she plans to run for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' new 189th district.