Slinky’s Philly Celebration | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia’s celebrating the Slinky this summer with a two-day festival called “52 Weeks of Firsts,” honoring the iconic toy’s roots in Pennsylvania and its lasting cultural impact. Invented by Richard James in 1945, the Slinky took off after a dazzling demo at Gimbels sold out four hundred units in an hour. His wife Betty played a key role in turning it into a household name. Still made today in Hollidaysburg, near its birthplace, the Slinky is getting its own museum there next month—and Philly’s event kicks off at Benjamin Franklin’s old philosophical society, blending nostalgia, science, and pure childhood joy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/046106d6c775bea3