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  • The Pocono Mountains: More Than a Destination Part II

    About 30 million people visit the Poconos each year. Jim Hamill follows the money into the region and learns how it supports making the Pocono Mountains More than a Destination.

  • Sugar Mutts Rescue

    Learn about how you can stay overnight in a cozy cabin during any season while supporting animals in need at Sugar Mutts Rescue in Greentown, not far from Lake Wallenpaupack and surrounding attractions.

  • Day of Caring | Tourism Gives Back

    Hundreds of volunteers turned out for the annual Day of Caring including the signature project: Pocono Hospitality Gives Back which made 60,000 meals at Kalahari for those in need across the region.

  • ESU School of Hospitality | P&J's Restaurant

    Get an inside look at East Stroudsburg University's Hospitality Management program which offers students immersive, hands-on industry experience through its live-learning laboratory, P&J's Restaurant.

  • Tourism Gives Back Part I

    Learn how tourism has helped to shape our region's economy, identity, landscape, and way of life. Jim Hamill explores the Poconos history as more than a destination, featuring the story of Cindy Knecht whose family moved to the Poconos after vacationing here.

  • Community Fundraiser

    Brianna Strunk highlights the stories of four non-profits being honored for their life-changing work this month at the 23rd annual Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser, held at Mount Airy Casino Resort.

  • Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vacation

  • Respite Transformed: Pete’s Vision Realized at Woodloch

    For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation will build at Woodloch in 2025/2026.
    Learn more about the historic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build the nation’s FIRST CANCER RESPITE CENTER at Woodloch and positively impact families facing cancer.

    "This is the single most important moment in th...

  • CCTI Workforce Development

    Learn how Carbon Career and Technical Institute is shaping the local workforce as two students from the trade school share their passions.

  • America 250 Pocono

    The Poconos is celebrating America’s 250th in true patriotic style

    At Pocono Raceway, the spirit of America was front and center—from a powerful National Anthem and flyover to a red, white, and blue crowd honoring the day. Veterans and active-duty service members were recognized throughout the e...

  • Big Boy Train

    Watch as the world's largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, stopped in the Pocono Mountains as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour celebrating America's 250th birthday. The Reading & Northern Railroad hosted the legendary locomotive for several days, drawing thou...

  • History of Poconos Industry

    From coal and iron rails to historic hotels, hometown banks, and lifesaving vaccines, the industries that built the Pocono Mountains still power its future. Step back in time during an America250 history lesson with Jim Hamill as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial.

  • Don Pleau: A Stroke Story

    Sharing a story of survival from Don Pleau, General Manager of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains, for National Stroke Awareness Month.

  • More Front Doors

    Looking at the push to develop more housing for seniors, workers and everyone else in the Poconos, James Hamill gives the latest from the More Front Doors initiative and finds out how several organizations are spearheading the effort in Carbon County.

  • Supporting Our Communities | Pocono Proud

    Learn more about how the Kettle Creek Environmental Fund supports the Monroe County Conservation District in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. https://www.poconomountains.com/family-fun-listings/kettle-creek-environmental-education-center/2730/

  • Northwell Health Opens

    Learn more about how the Kettle Creek Environmental Fund supports the Monroe County Conservation District in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. https://www.poconomountains.com/family-fun-listings/kettle-creek-environmental-education-center/2730/

  • MCTI Workforce Development

    Learn how Monroe Career & Technical Institute (MCTI) can help start and shape a rewarding career in the Poconos hospitality industry, no matter where you are in your professional journey.

  • Important Non-Profits in the Poconos with Brianna Strunk

    Join Brianna Strunk as she looks at the life-changing work of four non-profits in Monroe County, honorees at the 22nd Annual Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser at Mount Airy Casino Resort coming up this month.

  • Salvation Army Volunteers

    As we give thanks this month for our community and all those who are part of it, meet some of the dedicated volunteers doing important work at The Salvation Army in East Stroudsburg.

  • Power of Poconos Careers

    Jim discovers the power of hospitality and tourism careers in the Poconos at companies like Kalahari Resorts & Conventions and Camelback Resort and highlights the people who work every day to make us Pocono Proud.

  • Carbon County Open Space Project

    Introducing you to Carbon County’s Open Space Advisory Board which serves to guide the voter-approved $10M Open Space Grant Program. The county’s expert panel vets proposals and recommends funding to protect water, farms, habits, and open space - already achieving a 72-acre conservation in June 2...

  • More Front Doors: The Pocono Housing Summit

    PTN takes a look inside More Front Doors- the Pocono Housing Summit held at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions to put a face on the housing crisis here in the Poconos

  • Six Years of Pocono 3C | Elisha’s Story

    Now in its sixth year, the Pocono Community Caring Company (Pocono 3C) has made a significant impact on both the anti-litter effort across the Poconos and local people who face homelessness. The program has helped 22 individuals, including Elisha Spencer, to find work and housing.

  • Little Bethel Church Library

    Learn more about Little Bethel AME, a preserved church in Stroudsburg with rich African American history that is now open to the public after years of restoration and fundraising efforts.