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Former Dunkin' site to be demolished for $21M Pocono Family YMCA project

Demolition of a former Dunkin' building begins Thursday to clear the way for a $21 million renovation and expansion of the century-old Pocono Family YMCA.

Published Sep 2, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Pocono Family YMCA will begin demolishing a former Dunkin’ building on Thursday, marking the first visible step in a $21 million renovation and expansion project that aims to modernize the century-old facility.

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