5 Things: Did Same Bank Robber Hit West Roxbury and Roslindale Banks?

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1. There was an attempted bank robbery at the Mt. Washington Bank yesterday, and WCVB reported the same suspect is possibly involved in other recent bank robberies, including one in Roslindale yesterday.
2. Tonight enjoy a  at the Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church. All are welcome to the fun family event with games, activities and more. 6:30 p.m.
3. On Sunday there will be the annual Children's Christmas Pageant at the Stratford Street United Church. Everyone is welcome to enjoy some holiday cheer! 10 a.m. Free.
4. There is a Men's Shopping Event at Fabutique on Sunday at 3 p.m. Don't feel stressed out about shopping. You'll have help!
5. Check out West Roxbury's Richie DiSalvo's house, which was selected as the best Decked out holiday house in the area for Patch's Deck the House contest. All you have to do is visit this page to browse a gallery of the finalists and cast your vote beginning Dec. 18. On Dec. 28, we’ll announce the grand prize winner of our Deck the House contest.

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