Gene theres a million threads on this just probaly have to do the search thing. 100 dollar question you think joe merlino trusts any of the scarfo inducted guys besides uncle joe to tap as his acting boss? Probaly not hes got 20 loyal guys who went to war with john stanfa. But i think the philly mob is probaly seeing a good resurgence. Since the indictments went natale fliped which is over 15 yrs ago. Philly is the second biggest city on the east coast that a lotta money them guys got to them shelves. No lther familes to fight or cutt with except All new jersey.