Poconos

Local real estate experts in the Poconos are reassuring prospective buyers that homeownership remains achievable despite recent interest rate increases. They are sharing practical tips, such as exploring mortgage options and budgeting strategies, to help buyers navigate the higher-rate environment and stay in the market.

North Pocono and Wallenpaupack scored upset victories in the District 2 girls tennis quarterfinals, advancing past higher-seeded opponents in the Pennsylvania high school tournament. The results shake up the expected bracket heading into the later rounds of the district championship.

A Monroe County man has been convicted of murder for a fatal shooting at a bar on Memorial Day. The verdict closes the case on the holiday shooting, which drew attention in the Poconos and Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Further details on the sentencing, the victims, and the circumstances of the shooting have not been widely reported.