Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black
Ivy, do you think the Philadelphia family is still powerful/influential? Or are they the new Mickey Mouse Mafia?


I guess it depends on how you want to define power or influence.

Technically, they are still recognized as a formally structured, viable crime family by law enforcement. They've shown a remarkable ability to stay alive despite the last 30 years that has seen so much infighting, rats, etc.

In terms of total size, they are mid-level at this point; being considerably smaller than the New York families, comparable to New England, New Jersey, and Chicago, and larger than what remains in places like Cleveland, Tampa, or LA.

That said, the Philly Family has basically been a street operation for the last 20 years; being involved in the usual mob rackets of illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, drug trafficking, and stolen goods. Not really any labor racketeering or major involvement in legitimate businesses at this point.


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