Or perhaps he never stopped being the acting boss in the first place and those reports were inaccurate. The only one who seems to be on shaky ground with the Philly mob is Phil Narducci.

I second that very much.

I just dont understand why Ligambi cant talk some sense to Narducci. I mean they were made together and also murdered somebody together for christ sake! I have always wondered why I havent heard anything about them two talking together or anything because I figured if Phil dont respect the young guys, Ligambis the acting boss and thought that Phil would atleast have respect for Uncle Joe.

Jealousy maybe HP.

You said it yourself they were made together, killed together. Maybe Ohil thinks he should have the big chair or at least be part of the admin.

Who knows

I heard Narducci and Ligambi were really close in the 80s. Like previously stated- they were both the shooters in the Frank Flowers hit, they were both made together, and some members (not involved in the life) of both of their families hang out together in 2016 South Philly. I can only guess that maybe it's because Narducci feels that Ligambi is now a Merlino guy and "sided" with Merlino?

Is Phil n off of parole? His brother was violated last summer for being around felons. So maybe he can't go around Joe or the social clubs. Fastest way to get sent back for a year. The brother got out pretty quick for his parole vio. Like 3 months.

But Sonny,dont u think that phil knows that he should @ least wait some of this out..he's back in the game after 35 yrs..he knows the rules,u cant take the mantle right after re-birth..or can u??we will c.....

Honestly Hoodlum I think all this "philly on the brink of war"/ four factions talk is exaggerated hype.

Phil could be perfectly happy for all we know.

I think Phil has it all right! Why get mixed up in the family and risk getting slammed with a Rico just for committing some low level crimes or having money on the street. He stays to himself, has a little crew/associates handling some action,while he lives decent on some semi-legit income. If I was him, I'd call it a career and start flipping steaks down on passyunk again..

I agree that their is not gonna be a war. I believe they do have different crews now that everyone is out. And not everyone is going to get along. I'm sure not everyone in TNT gsmbinos like eachother. A football team can win the bowl without all liking each other. And in sure some guys have their own personal reasons for their dislike. Some may makeup lime a joey and georgie and some may not. Narducci had his orobkems and grand had his but i think joey and uncle Joe and Chang have done a good job of keeping the peace and appeasing people when they can. It could change but I doubt your gonna see a "war". Its to risky and not as beneficial these days. That's my take. I do have a question if anyone can help. Is Grande living in north jersey? Or just reports to scoops "on the books". Cause I haven't seen or heard a thing about him in south Philly same way I don't hear anything about anyone in that crew besides the info we all get

There is more chance of a Scott Burnstein article not referring to Joey Merlino as handsome and suave than there is of a mob war happening in Philadelphia.

I thought I'd seperate this post. Joey was out last night. Even at the after hours club "Broadway" that sonny runs. Its a bar, not a club. Some nights its packed and others not as much.But mob guys are never hAnging in there. But its ok if you can put up with sonnyss mug bartending. He will have a girl work with him but hes out there handing out beers. Never gives away a drink unless they are a "somebody" and hes there collecting tips from the neighborhood.Anyway, back to joey. He was out with his friends till real late. I wonder how they track him everywhere cause hes always on the move and south Philly its hard to hide. You can barely find a parking spot and so many noose bags seeing what's going on ha

You got that right. The Philly mob is almost nonexistent. It's gonna be difficult to prove a RICO case at this point.

Joey was out last night lol..This is the news we get from Philly these days. Did Joey get laid too?

Cause its never been discussed before? And Im not sure if your aware but this is a forum, not a newspaper. So when the boss of the family is out all night especially at a hole in the wall after hours bar, others may be interested. If your not, don't read it and try to get your own Dick wet

I wouldn't go that far. It still has a functioning hierarchy and there's been plenty of cases over the past 15 years to show ongoing activity. And it seems like they always have plenty of young guys waiting to get made. But juries, who come in with movie-influenced expectations about murders (which there have been some), get bored and almost disappointed when it's just bookmaking or video poker machines.

I'm not trying to start anything, but Joey loves to party. It's not news. If it's news to you, I'm sorry. Deeply.

The Philly Mob isn't "almost nonexistent". There just is a low probability of a mob war occurring there in the foreseeable future. There's a difference.

The reason why there's no war is because there's nothing to fight over. What are you gonna fight over? A book? Come on. This is a joke. Besides, most of these guys are legitimate today. They couldn't even get Ligambi after 12 years of trying. You think that's because he's a master criminal? That indictment was an insult to organized crime. Meyer Lansky must be spinning.

Philly has actually grown over the last decade so your far off. nObody is comparing them to NY but they are riant behind the 5 families at this poithis
All I said is that there isn't going to be a war and I think the drama of 4 factions is a lot of hype. And no need to be sorry. Joey was a big partier in the 90s. Going to restaurants and an occasional club in the summer is not partying. This past summer is the most anyone saw him out. And hes the boss hanging in a hole in the wall...that's not usual. I think your mindset of what's going on in Philly is about 10 years old. You don't see joey in the spotlight AS MUCH as before. And again, this a forum. You act like every topic discussed is breaking news. Turn on CNN and stop breaking balls, horribly by the way, on a mob forum,

Did you read anything when that trial went on? Ligambi actually brought in new money. Nobody is saying they are making a ton of money. At least the smarter ones are using their money to get into legit shit. Instead of talking shit that you don't know about, go read the trial transcriots or ten news articles if your gonna contradict everyone

Meyerlansky? Really? You really are living in the past. The mob is not the same anywhere. Never will be. It seems lime you have a hard on for these guys. Why do you care so much if try are making no money or good money. People obviously like to read about the Philly family. No need to get upset and make comments that have no place in the conversation

Sorry for typos guys Im on my phone

I did read the trial transcripts and I cringed several times. They were charged with crimes that aren't even crimes. How many bar owners have video poker machines these days? No one gives a fuck. The only reason they went after these guys is because it had the LCN stamp on it. Looks good on a prosecutor's resume. It's an absolute joke. The jurors see it. I see it. You don't. Again, I'm sorry.

And no I'm not breaking balls. It's a fucking opinion. Fucking deal with it.

Fro. What I read that guy Phil nard. Was in the last group scarfo made in late 86 so he's gets taken off the street in Jan 1987 that's a short month an a week having his button. Joe merlino was made in 91 by stanfa so I don't see what the big deal is. There the same age so who knows if they don't get along. I bet that guy Phil is still on parole and can't be around these other guys.

got to disagree here I agree the family really is a shadow of its self and is dysfunctional

but there Is a lot of everdince which contradicts what your saying.

Why would ligambi stanio joey scoops and lou fazzi dong meeting the entire Gambino admisnstration john Gambino alphonese T bobby v (danny m was supposed to be there but he got busted before the meeting) be doing meeting with these guys if the philly mob had nothing. Don't say it was old friends getting together alphonese was based in queens what would he be doing meeting these guys if they were a joke remember guys like alphonese were earning millions.

You can even hear the tapes they are claiming they are having problems over terriorty with the luchese family and decavalanctes that shows they have something going on

plus those poker machines they were big from that 30 40k a week

And those poker machines are illegal if the business owner is paying out money and the players aren't just playing for points/recreation.

where is the location? I used to bounce at his old club libations. Is his partner Johnny Fish with him at this club?

Not a big poster but I love all the info from everyone, but to say the Philly mob is a shadow of itself is wrong.. Just look at this gangsterbb, they have the way most topics about them by far.. They must be doing something right