Middletown Coalition
for Community Safety
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
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
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
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