Legend Properties has received approval to begin construction on Phase I of an ambitious mixed-use development in Smithfield Township to be known as Smithfield Gateway.

Some are adapting to holiday shopping during COVID-19, trying new ways to bring in business. Others say they are sticking to their tried-and-true business model and hoping loyal shoppers will still support them.

Middle Smithfield Township has hired CBRE to sell its Country Club of the Poconos Municipal Golf Course on Big Ridge Drive in East Stroudsburg.

Barrett said roughly 29 million people visit the region for recreation and entertainment on a four-season basis. Since the March shutdown, visitors have been flocking to the Poconos outdoor nature and beauty spots, as well as enjoying biking, hiking, nature walks and water sports. 

Lehigh Valley Health Network said it is offering the first Concussion and Head Trauma Program in the Pocono region.

Monroe County’s real estate market is on par with the country’s constrained inventory of homes and a healthy buyer demand that shows little sign of waning. “This is the first time in a long time that I remember seeing more residential listings in Monroe County under contract than actively listed,” said Nicole Murray, Association Executive ...

If you go to the Casino Theatre in Mount Pocono you’ll find Mario Kart instead of “Casablanca.” The movie theater and entertainment complex is now offering its big screens for video games to bring in fresh revenue while the movie industry is in a lull.

Jim Thorpe can be a major tourism destination, especially in the fall, and that has led to parking problems that make it difficult for visitors, residents and businesses to get around the borough.

“Overnight trillions of dollars of wealth has disappeared, and that has to trickle down somewhere. We haven’t gone through anything like this, and we have nothing to base it on,” said Christopher Barrett, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau president and CEO in Stroudsburg.

Some in their kitchens, some in their offices, many wearing masks, a group of Pocono business professionals participated in a virtual signing of the Pocono Promise today.