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Netflix series on '90s mobster violence in Philly casts the conflict as a generational divide

Mob War,' out Wednesday, details the power struggle between old school boss John Stanfa and young rival Joey Merlino.

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Mob War: Philadelphia Vs. The Mafia’ On Netflix, A Docuseries About The Warring Factions In The Philly Mafia In The 1990s

The 3-part docuseries examines the violent result of a war between new school and old school factions and how it gave the FBI ...

Two Men Tried to Rule Philadelphia. Netflix’s ‘Mob War’ Reveals the Bloody Feud That Followed.

Philadelphia vs. The Mafia’ looks at the rivalry between John Stanfa and Joey Merlino during the 1990s. Here’s where both men ...

They Blew Up the ‘Chicken Man’ and Ignited Philly’s Bloody Mob War—and a Bruce Springsteen Hit

Philip “The Chicken Man” Testa’s death inspired Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City” and ignited the events of Netflix’s ‘Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia’.
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Is Netflix's Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia based on true events? Here's what we know

Philadelphia vs. The Mafia, is about to premiere on October 22, 2025. Viewers are wondering if the show is based on a true ...
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New Netflix series chronicles the '90s Philly mob war between Joey Merlino and John Stanfa

An upcoming Netflix series will examine an infamous chapter in Philly mob history. "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia" delves into the '90s power struggle between men loyal to John Stanfa, a veteran ...
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Philly Mob Figure Acquitted of Murder

P H I L A D E L P H I A, July 20 -- Reputed mob boss Joseph "Skinny Joey"Merlino was cleared by a jury today on the most serious charges inhis federal racketeering trial. Merlino was found guilty of ...