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Week in Review: Wooden Deck Fire Causes $1 Million in Damages to Beacon Street Building

A look back at Back Bay Patch's top stories from April 8-13.

Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story):

Firefighters Knock Down Rooftop Blaze on Beacon Street: A wooden rooftop deck fire results in $1 million in damages. 

Survival Guide to Getting Around on Marathon Monday:  From which T stops are closed, to parking, to the race schedule and map of the finish line, we've got you covered.

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Restoration Hardware Closer to Opening: Despite its rocky opening night party and subsequent delayed opening, Restoration Hardware, now known as RH, should open at their 234 Berkeley St. location soon. 

Police: Man Tried to Stab Lord and Taylor Security Guard Over Spanx: The suspect reportedly pulled out a camouflaged folding knife and reportedly tried to stab the security guard, but another security guard came to her aid.

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Malden Man Charged with Trying to Break into Back Bay Cars: Officers chased the suspect and were able to stop him near Charles Street and Beacon Street.  

Former Back Bay Resident 'Clark Rockefeller' Found Guilty in California Murder Case: A man who once passed himself off as a member of the wealthy Rockefeller family while living in the Back Bay was convicted of killing the son of his California landlord 28 years ago and burying the remains in the victim's backyard.

Candidate for Back Bay State House Seat Drops Out: Nils Tracy, a Democratic candidate for the State House seat formerly held by Marty Walz, announced Tuesday that he's dropping out of the race.

City Councilor Mike Ross Running for Boston Mayor: Distrct 8 City Councilor Mike Ross joins fellow city councilors John Connolly, Felix Arroyo, and Rob Consalvo, as announced candidates.

Are So Many Shots for Baby Safe?: Research published this month by the Journal of Pediatrics found no relationship between autism and the increasing number of recommended vaccines. But skeptics still aren't buying it.

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