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2016 -2017
MCCS in the News

Groups put pressure on Wolf to halt Mariner East 2 construction

Delco Times, December 21, 2017

 

Meehan calls for pipeline risk assessment study

Delco Times, December 13, 2017

 

Parents, kids rally at Glenwood Elementary against Energy Transfer Partners

Daily Local News, September 9, 2017

 

Sunoco cited for new pipeline spills

Daily Local News, September 8, 2017

 

Groups plan pipeline rallies Saturday

Daily Local News, September 8, 2017

 

Middletown picks new firm to study pipeline safety issues

Delco Times, August 30, 2017

 

Mariner East 2: Glenwood parents push pipeline concerns

Delco Times, August 26, 2017

 

County council says safety is priority for pipeline

Delco Times, August 18, 2017

 

Editorial: Pipeline deal won’t alleviate local concerns

Delco Times, August 16, 2017

 

State board OKs pipeline agreement, clearing way for horizontal drilling to resume

Delco Times, August 8, 2017

 

Media officials after 11 months still haven't responded to requests made for risk and safety assessments

All Things Media, August 4, 2017

 

Coalition Highlights Potential Dangers Of Mariner East 2 Pipeline

CBS Philadelpahia, July 28, 2017

 

Darts & Laurels: Sunoco drilled by Pa. Environmental Board

Delco Times, July 28, 2017

 

Delco’s Middletown fires Sunoco contractor because of conflict of interest

State Impact, July 27, 2017

 

Drilling Operations Halted on 350-Mile Sunoco Mariner East 2 Pipeline After Local Challenges

NBC Philadelphia, July 25, 2017

 

Middletown axes contract with firm that worked for Sunoco

Delco Times, July 25, 2017

 

‘My neighborhood is ruined:’ Middletown residents voice frustration with pipeline progress

Delco Times, July 25, 2017

 

Middletown Township council eyes meeting with Sunoco

Delco Times, July 24, 2017

 

Pols, Middletown residents focus on pipeline

Delco Times, July 23, 2017

 

Pipeline Activists set "Day of Resistance" Saturday at Sleighton Park

Delco Times, July 21, 2017

 

Delco township hires Sunoco consultant to do risk analysis of Mariner East 2

State Impact, July 21, 2017

 

Editorial: Sunoco must move to ease public concerns

Daily Local News, July 20, 2017

 

Court fights vs. pipeline go to next level

Delco Times, July 19, 2017

 

Heron’s Nest: More problems with Mariner East 2

Delaware County Daily Times, July 19, 2017

 

Activists call for pipeline shutdown after spill

Daily Local News, July 18, 2017

 

Spy drones, blast zones, treetop sit-ins: getting fracking gas to Scotland

The Ferrett, July 11, 2017

 

After water scare, heat is on Sunoco’s Mariner pipeline

Delco Times, July 10, 2017

 

There's No Avoiding the Mariner East 2 Debate

Delco Times, July 1, 2017

 

Opposition to pipeline plans grows in county; forum held in Uwchlan

Delco Times, July 1, 2017

 

Opposition to Mariner 2 pipeline is heating up

Delco Times, June 24, 2017

 

6 residents next to proposed Sunoco pipeline file lawsuit

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News, May 10, 2017

 

Middletown residents sue Sunoco to stop pipeline, alleging violation of township ordinance

State Impact, May 9, 2017

 

Pipeline neighbors sue Sunoco Logistics

Delco Times, May 9, 2017

 

Guest Blog: Ineos Ethane Imports Put US Communities In The Path Of Fracking Pipelines Mariner East 2/2x

Frack Off/UK, May 4, 2017

 

Mariner East 2 critics say any leak could cause ‘catastrophe’ in Delco

State Impact, March 13, 2017

 

Townships accused of failing to enforce ordinances over Mariner East 2

State Impact, February 24, 2017

 

DEP's McDonnell meets with Mariner East pipeline opponents

State Impact, February 7, 2017

 

Middletown’s pipeline critics welcome risk study

State Impact, January 26, 2017

 

The Heron’s Nest:  About that Mariner East 2 Coverage 

Delco Times, January 13, 2017

 

Editorial: The battle of Mariner East 2

Delco Times, January 12, 2017

 

Towns Near Philly Collude with CAC to Block Mariner East 2 Pipe? 

Marcus Drilling News, January 12, 2017

 

Residents look to township codes to block Sunoco pipeline

Philly Inquirer & Daily News, January 11, 2017

 

Town declarations highlight public-safety worries over Mariner East 2 

State Impact, January 6, 2017

 

Year in Review 2016: Delco saw a year of battles, lost and won

Delco Times, December 25, 2016

 

Philadelphia residents voice concern about proposed Mariner East 2 pipeline

TRIB Live, November 26, 2016

 

Delco township gives go-ahead to Mariner East 2 but demands safeguard

Delco Times, September 27, 2016

 

Editorial: The dilemma of Mariner East 2

Delco Times, September 14, 2016

 

Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 pipeline could run through public land in Delco

State Impact, September 13, 2016

 

Concern grows over Sunoco pipeline plan

Delco Times, September 13, 2016

 

Middletown delays vote on ordinance for new Sunoco pipeline project

Delco Times, August 23, 2016

 

 

 

 

ME2 in the News

Year in review 2017: Twists and turns complicate pipeline construction

Daily Local, December 31, 2017

 

Dinniman: Six pipeline questions that need answers

Daily Local, December 31, 2017

 

2017: Call it Pipes, Gripes and Abusers in Pinstripes

Delco Times, December 31, 2017

 

Pa. DEP scrutinizes Sunoco Mariner Pipeline 2 project for more unapproved drilling

Philadelphia Inquirer,  December 29, 2017

 

Pennsylvania Congressman Requests Risk Assessment for ME2 Pipeline

NGI Shale Daily,  December 27, 2017

 

Top 10 things you need to know about Mariner East 2

State Impact,  December 26, 2017

 

The Heron’s Nest: Will Wolf listen to Shale-lelujah Chorus? #MeToo day of reckoning in Harrisburg; RIP, Dick Enberg

Delco Times,  December 22, 2017

 

Sunoco Pipeline Construction Must Stop: Chesco Lawmakers

The Patch,  December 20, 2017

 

Controversial Pipeline Leads to Sinkhole in Chester County

NBC 10 Philadelphia November 14, 2017

 

Sinkhole Opens Up During Pipeline Drilling in West Whiteland 

Delco Times, November 13, 2017

 

Guest Editorial: Stick to the rules in pipeline construction

The Sentinel, November 5, 2017

 

Letter: Citizens' rights ignored in pipeline fight

The Delaware County Daily Times, November 2, 2017

 

DEP orders halt to Mariner East 2 pipeline construction after spills

Fox News 43, November 2, 2017

 

DEP refuses to allow pipeline drilling to resume at Snitz Creek

WITF, October 31, 2017

 

Plaintiffs Ask Judge To Revoke ‘Illegal’ Mariner East 2 Permits

WSKG, October 31, 2017

 

Letter from the Editor: Yes, there are faces behind many of those stories

Delco Times, October 30, 2017

 

Residents File Motion to Stop Sunoco Pipeline Project

U.S. News & World Report, September 21, 2017

 

Delco homeowners ask court to halt Mariner East 2 pipeline construction

State Impact, September 20, 2017

 

Andover residents go to court to halt Mariner East 2 work

Daily Times News, September 19, 2017

 

The Heron’s Nest: Race in America; a pipeline in the back yard; budget blues in Harrisburg

Daily Times News, September 19, 2017

 

Pipeline brings grief to Delco development

Delaware County News Network, September 18, 2017

 

West Goshen presses pipeline issues

Daily Local News, September 15, 2017

 

Two new spills reported from Sunoco pipeline project

Daily Times News, September 8, 2017

 

Homeowners say Sunoco breached protective order during pipeline construction

State Impact, September 8, 2017

 

Letter to the Editor: Officials missed boat on pipeline safety

Daily Times News, September 8, 2017

 

Pipeline builder spills 50 gallons of drilling mud in Snitz Creek near Lebanon

Lebanon Daily News, September 6, 2017

 

DEP says Sunoco violated agreement on Mariner East 2 drilling

State Impact, September 6, 2017

 

Pipeline project cited for Lower Swatara spill

Press & Journal, September 6, 2017

 

Letters to editor: Pipeline questions remain unanswered

Daily Local News, September 5, 2017

 

Lawmaker calls on DEP to release info on wells impacted by pipeline

Daily Local News, September 4, 2017

 

Letter From the Editor: The summer wind blows out of town

Delco Times, September 3, 2017

 

DEP issues violation to Sunoco for another spill of drilling fluid

State Impact, August 30, 2017

 

2 state agencies investigate Mariner East 2 pipeline spill that killed trout in Lebanon County

Lancaster Online, August 29, 2017

 

DEP: Sediment from Sunoco Mariner East Pipeline responsible for death of 70 fish

CBS21, August 29, 2017

 

Mariner East 2: Glenwood parents push pipeline concerns

Delco Times, August 26 2017

 

Pipeline Dangers

The Legal Intelligencer, August 10, 2017

 

Standing Rock Spawned a Generation of Water Protectors. Now They’re on the Move.

In These Times, August 9, 2017

 

Air and water not bargaining chips

Courier Times, August 9, 2017

 

Judge approves deal to step up water protection during Sunoco pipeline construction

State Impact, August 9, 2017

 

Ziplines not pipelines: A family's treetop pipeline protest

BBC News, August 8, 2017

 

The pipeline destruction of Chester County breaks my heart

Chester County Ramblings, August 5 2017

 

Residents fear ‘catastrophic problem’ with pipeline

Daily Local News August  3, 2017

 

Dirty Water, Dead Geese: Sunoco Mariner East 2 Pipeline 'Horrifies' Chester County Residents

Daily Local News, August 3, 2017

 

Dirty Water, Dead Geese: Sunoco Mariner East 2 Pipeline 'Horrifies' Chester County Residents

NBC Philadelphia, August 2, 2017

 

Stopping Sunoco's Dangerous Pennsylvania Pipeline

Food  & Water Watch, August 2, 2017

 

I have never been so freaked out:’ Officials talk pipeline safety with Thornbury residents

Delco Times, August 2, 2017

 

Letter to the Editor: Why the Mariner East 2 pipeline is so dangerous

Delco Times, July 31, 2017

 

Democratic lawmakers ask FERC to investigate Mariner East 2 pipeline builder

State Impact, July 31, 2017

 

Guest Column: Pipeline drilling reminds us that water is precious

Delco Times, July 28, 2017

 

Energy Transfer Partners LP Pipeline Problems Are Getting Worse

The Motley Fool, July 26, 2017

 

Drilling seepages impact Bush Recreation Area

TRIB Live, July 26, 2017

 

ETP reviews startup of Pennsylvania Mariner East NGL pipe after drilling halt

Reuters, July 26, 2017

 

Judge Halts Sunoco Pipeline Work in Eastern Pennsylvania

US News & World Report, July 25, 2017

 

Judge shuts down all Mariner East 2 pipeline drilling across Pennsylvania

Delco Times, July 25, 2017

 

Pa. judge temporarily halts Mariner East 2 pipeline drilling construction

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 25, 2017

 

Judge halts Sunoco pipeline work in eastern Pennsylvania

6 ABC Action News Philadelphia WPVI-TV, July 25, 2017

 

The Latest: Sunoco pipeline directional drilling halted

Lancaster Online, July 25, 2017

 

Judge halts Mariner East 2 construction in West Goshen Township

State Impact, July 25, 2017

 

The Heron’s Nest: Mariner East 2 ruling goes against Sunoco; the case for clearing the name of Alexander McClay Williams

Delco Times, July 25, 2017

 

Judge temporarily blocks work on Mariner pipeline in West Goshen

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 24, 2017

 

Companies stay quiet after changes underway for pipeline project

6 WJAC, July 24, 2017

 

Comitta joins call for halt to pipeline construction

Daily Local News, July 22, 2017

 

Darts & Laurels: Another rough week for pipeline backers

Delco Times, July 21, 2017

 

Mariner East pipeline construction caused spills

TRIB Live, July 21, 2017

 

Enviro Groups Renew Bid To Pause Sunoco Pipeline Drilling

Law360, July 21, 2017

 

Is FERC doing its job when deciding on pipelines?

WITF, July 21, 2017

 

DEP Releases Details of Mariner East 2 Oversight : Ongoing investigations into existing and potential violations

Department of Environmental Protection, July 21, 2017

 

Opposition to Mariner pipeline is a bipartisan issue

The Times Herald, July 20, 2017

 

Sunoco Halts Operations Of Pipeline In Certain Areas

CBS Philadelphia, July 20, 2017

 

Crowd packs Sunoco Mariner East Pipeline Meeting in West Goshen

Daily Local News, July 20, 2017

 

DEP staffers warned superiors of dangers to private water wells from pipeline construction

State Impact July 20, 2017

 

DANGEROUS SPILLS AND WELL POLLUTION LEAD TO LEGAL ACTION, GROUPS CALL FOR SHUT DOWN OF MARINER EAST 2 DRILLING

Clean Air Council, July 19, 2017

 

Pa. senator says Sunoco didn't notify homeowners about drilling

Philadelphia Business Journal, July 19, 2017

 

Opposition to Mariner pipeline is a bipartisan issue

Delco Times, July 19, 2017

 

Mariner East 2 construction has resulted in dozens of spills, documents show

State Impact, July 19, 2017

 

Sunoco Pipeline Crews Dealing With 2 Incidents Over Span Of 3 Days

CBS Philadelphia, July 19, 2017

 

Sen. Dinniman: Halt Mariner East 2 pipeline drilling

The Mercury, July 19, 2017

 

Sen. Dinniman: Halt pipeline drilling

Daily Local News, July 18, 2017

 

Quinn on pipeline: ‘Clearly, we are alarmed at what we are seeing’

Delco Times, July 18, 2017

 

Petition calling on Shell Pipeline to be more transparent gathers 4,000 signatures

The Times, July 18, 2017

 

Mariner East 2 Pipeline Construction Results In Another Spill In Delaware County

CBS Philadelphia, July 18, 2017

 

Leak at Sunoco Pipeline Site in Delaware County Causes Mud to Flow Into Creek

NBC Philadelphia, July 18, 2017

 

Mariner East 2 Pipeline Construction Results In Another Spill In Delaware County

PA Environment Digest, July 18, 2017

 

Sunoco Working To Contain Spill Linked To Pipeline

CBS Philadelphia, July 18, 2017

 

Sunoco dealing with more pipeline issues in Delco

Delco Times, July 18, 2017

 

Dinniman calls for halt to all Mariner East 2 pipeline construction

Daily Local News, July 18, 2017

 

Sunoco Faces Backlash After Repeated Pipeline Drilling Spills

Unicorn Riot, July 18, 2017

 

State lawmakers want to beef up protections for pipeline neighbors

Daily Local News, July 17, 2017

 

PA Senator Calls for Halt to ETP Mariner East 2 Pipeline Construction Citing Regulatory Failure

Daily  Kos, July 16, 2017

 

Sunoco pipeline portable toilet target of arson

Lebanon Daily  News/US Today , July 13, 2017

 

Drilling for Mariner East 2 Pipeline Contaminates Drinking Water

It's Going Down, July 12, 2017

 

Drilling for Mariner East 2 Pipeline Contaminates Drinking Water

Unicorn Riot, July 11, 2017

 

West Goshen Files Injunction To Stop Drilling On Controversial Pipeline

CBS Philadelphia, July 10, 2017

 

Area mothers wary of Mariner East 2 pipeline; West Goshen files injunction against Sunoco Logistics

Daily Local News, July 10, 2017

 

Local officials press Sunoco Pipeline to address water problem

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 10, 2017

 

Chesco residents deal with tainted water after Sunoco drills into aquifer

State Impact, July 10, 2017

 

Local lawmakers call on Sunoco to halt pipeline drilling until aquifer issues resolved

Daily Local News, July 8, 2017

 

Sunoco Suspends Pipeline Construction in Chester County Over Water Contamination Concerns

NBC Philadelphia, July 7, 2017

 

Water-contamination complaints force Sunoco to suspend Chesco pipeline construction

Philadelphia Inquirer/ Daily News, July 7, 2017

 

Pipeline Drilling Creating Issues With Well Water In Chester County

CBS Philadelphia, July 7, 2017

 

Chesco homes hit with water problems near Sunoco pipeline construction site

State Impact, July 7, 2017

 

Sunoco’s PR firm aims to ‘neutralize opposition’ to Mariner East pipeline project

State Impact, July 6, 2017

 

When You Call A Pipeline Hotline And A Public Relations Firm Answers

Huffington Post, June 30, 2017

 

Pipeline protestors face arrest, charges on their own land

State Impact, June 29, 2017

 

Mariner East 2 pipeline raises concern in Chester County, too

Delco Times, June 28, 2017

 

Judge rules that environmental group can challenge Sunoco over pipeline eminent domain

State Impact, May 26, 2017

 

Sunoco’s pipeline construction releases drilling mud into Delco Creek

State Impact, May 15, 2017

 

Middletown residents sue Sunoco to stop pipeline, alleging violation of township ordinance

State Impact, May 9, 2017

 

Feds sue Sunoco over 2012 pipeline rupture, spill in Ohio

Daily Times News, April 4, 2017

 

Few holdouts against Sunoco pipeline

 

Reading Eagle News, March 30, 2017

 

DEP approved Mariner East 2 permits despite deficiencies, documents show

State Impact, March 10, 2017

 

Sunoco rejects township’s attempt to block valve for Mariner East 2

State Impact, March 9, 2017

 

Another View: Pipeline ruling good news for Delco, and workers

Delco Times, March 7, 2017

 

Across tough terrain, Sunoco pipeline leaves some hard feelings

Philly Inquirer & Daily News, February 20, 2017

 

Editorial: Legal fight looms over Mariner East 2

Delco Times, February 20, 2017

 

Gov. Wolf says Mariner East 2 pipeline permits could be approved

State Impact, January 17, 2017

 

Feds tighten rules for hazardous liquids pipelines such as Mariner East 2 

State Impact, January 13, 2017

 

Mariner East 2 On Track for 3Q Start-Up, But Legal Challenges Remain 

NGI's Shale Daily, January 6, 2017

 

Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling could affect property owners in Berks County

Reading Eagle, December 31, 2016

 

Pa. Supreme Court rejects appeal by property owners fighting land seizures for Mariner East II pipeline

Penn Live, December 29, 2016

 

Cumberland County landowner continues to fight Sunoco pipeline

ABC27 News, December 30, 2016

 

Ten stories from 2016 worth hearing again 

State Impact, December 27, 2016

 

VIDEO: Eminent Domain Meets Civil Disobedience in Pennsylvania’s Pipeline Wars

The Allegheny Front, December 26, 2016

 

Commonwealth court grants a new argument to landowners battling eminent domain in pipeline case

State Impact, December 20, 2016

 

Sunoco blames permit delays for later Mariner East 2 pipeline start-up

Philly Inquirer & Daily News, November 10, 2016


 

 

 

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