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- ↑ Caldwell, Dave (July 27, 2022). "Stroudsburg, Pa.: A Small Town at the 'Heart of the Poconos'". New York Times .
- ↑ "Rep. Tarah Probst".
- ↑ Esack, Steve; Merlin, Michelle (November 7, 2018). "Results of PA Senate, House races across Lehigh Valley and state". Allentown Morning Call. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ↑ Eustice, Amanda (November 9, 2022). "New state representative elected for the 189th District in the Poconos". WNEP-TV .
