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Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in Pennsylvania:

New Pennsylvania Hospital Safety Grades Released For 2017

The Leapfrog Group has announced its spring 2017 ratings, giving hospitals a grade of A to F for patient safety.

Lower Providence Man Fractured Wife's Skull, Used Dog Shock Collars On His Children: Cops

Children of the man described a horrific life in which they were routinely choked, beaten and put in dog shock collars, police said.

Deadly Penn State Frat Party Captured On Video, Police Say

Timothy Piazza, a 19-year-old sophomore from New Jersey, died Feb. 4 — two days after he fell down a set of stairs about two hours into the party.

Police Seek Missing Uber Driver From Abington

Police in Montgomery County are searching for a 45-year-old Uber driver who was last seen early Tuesday morning in Philadelphia.

Man Jumps Out Of Bush, Tries To Kidnap 7-Year-Old

An attempted child abduction in which a man jumped from behind a bush and ran towards a 7-year-old boy was reported in Upper Bucks County.

Former Hatboro-Horsham Teacher Jailed For Giving Teens Drugs, Alcohol

A former Hatboro-Horsham teacher who students said 'made math fun' is headed to jail for hosting parties with pot and alcohol.

Trio Arrested For 7-Eleven Robbery Spree In Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties

The suspects texted “bring a knife” and “make sure you get a mask" in the hours leading up to the robberies, investigators said

Woman Stole ID, Went On $5K Oxford Valley Mall Shopping Spree: Police

Police released images of the woman accused of stealing someone's identity to go shopping.

Montgomery County Rooftop Burglar Who Stole More Than $100K Arrested: DA

A man who broke into several businesses across Montgomery County through a variety of rooftop acrobatics has been arrested, the DA said.

Chester County Mother Pleads Guilty To Murdering Child

The mother of Scott McMillan, a 3-year-old who was brutally tortured and killed in 2014, pleaded guilty to third degree murder Wednesday.