Pocono Record

The Pocono Record is a daily publication available both in print and online, based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.

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A's at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

1 day ago | poconorecord.com | Jess Root

The A's (21-20) visit the LA Dodgers (27-14) to open a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the A's vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting, Dodgers won series 2-1 in 2024The A's just wrapped up a 2-4 homestand, losing 4 of their last 5 games before an off day on Monday.
Who do Jets play in 2025? New York's opponents ahead of NFL schedule release

1 day ago | poconorecord.com | Albert Bainbridge IV

The next domino in the NFL offseason calendar is officially here: the 2025 schedule release. The New York Jets have known which teams they will face since the 2024 regular season ended in January, but the dates and order will be announced during the NFL's full schedule unveiling Wednesday. Based off last year's standings, the Jets have one of the easiest strengths of schedule going into this upcoming season, ranking 26th out of 32 teams (.460).
New York Jets schedule 2025: prediction, picks ahead of NFL schedule release

1 day ago | poconorecord.com | Albert Bainbridge IV

While the full NFL regular season schedule won't be officially released until Wednesday night, the leaks are already in full force. While the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have had a handful of their games announced throughout the season, there hadn't been many hints outside of them. This was until Tuesday morning, when the league revealed numerous matchups at the same time. Here's what we know about the 2025 NFL schedule release date.
New York Jets 2025 schedule: First regular season game announced with London matchup vs. Broncos

1 day ago | poconorecord.com | Albert Bainbridge IV

At long last, the Jets first regular season game of the Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey era has been revealed. The NFL announced six of the record breaking seven international games on Tuesday morning, which included the Jets heading to London to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 6. Kickoff for the international contest is set for Sunday, Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. and will be televised on the NFL Network.
UPS distribution facility in Stroud Township will close May 16

5 days ago | poconorecord.com | Kathryne Rubright

The UPS distribution facility in Stroud Township will close soon. The Rockdale Lane facility will close on May 16, confirmed Karen Tomaszewski Hill, U.S. media relations manager with UPS. UPS had previously announced plans to decrease the volume of Amazon packages it delivers. "Associated with this volume reduction, we are undertaking the largest network reconfiguration in our history," Brian Dykes, UPS' chief financial officer, said in a statement to USA TODAY.
See where Pocono Raceway ranks in USA TODAY's 10BEST NASCAR Tracks for 2025

5 days ago | poconorecord.com | Mason Smith

Pocono Raceway retains its spot as the best NASCAR track as USA TODAY releases its 10BEST Readers' Choice travel awards, placing the Tricky Triangle at No. 1 for the second consecutive year. Located in Long Pond, Pocono Raceway is one of the few family-owned tracks in NASCAR. It opened in 1969, then transformed into its recognizable triangular shape in 1971.
Pa. Senate Republicans passed a bill limiting trans athletes. Five Democrats joined them.

6 days ago | poconorecord.com | Bethany Rodgers

The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill barring transgender women and girls from competing in female sports at public schools and universities. The bill defines “sex” based on birth anatomy and genetics, impacting K-12, college, and university athletics. The bill aligns with a Trump executive order on the same issue and now moves to the Democrat-controlled House.
Report targets 'systemic failures' in schooling for Pennsylvania children in foster care

6 days ago | poconorecord.com | Bethany Rodgers

Foster children in Pennsylvania experience lower high school graduation rates, standardized test scores, and higher suspension rates than their peers. Systemic issues, including unmet special education needs, frequent school transfers, and inappropriate virtual program enrollment, contribute to these disparities. Recommendations include standardizing school placement processes, considering foster care status in disciplinary decisions and increasing data collection and accountability.
Fishing, boating combined believed to generate more than $10 billion to Pa.'s economy

1 week ago | poconorecord.com | Brian Whipkey

Recreational fishing alone contributes $5.7 billion and supports 32,000 jobs in the state. Boating adds another $4.5 billion to the economy and supports 16,300 jobs. The Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, supported by excise taxes on related equipment, helps fund conservation efforts. If you want to help the economy in Pennsylvania, you can go fishing or boating.
Traffic deaths declined in Monroe County and across PA in 2024, PennDOT data shows

1 week ago | poconorecord.com | Kathryne Rubright

Pennsylvania had 1,127 traffic fatalities in 2024, including 18 in Monroe County. The statewide total was the second lowest since record keeping began in 1928. The lowest total on record is 1,059 in 2019. “While this decrease in fatalities is certainly good news, even one life lost is one too many,” Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll said in a press release.