If Slinky creator Richard James could turn a spring into a toy, why not turn the toy into a movie? Montreal-based H2V Entertainment has partnered with James Industries, the Hollidaysburg, Pa.-based ...

Penn State graduate Betty James died a decade ago, but her legacy with the Slinky toy lives on. Centre Daily Times, file If you’ve been a kid sometime in the past 75 years, chances are you’ve played ...

Two historical markers have been approved for Delaware County – one to mark the significance of a childhood toy and the other for one of the largest rifle manufacturing plants in the country. The ...

The green space called your backyard has seen it all—neighborhood cookouts, family gatherings, potlucks and more. But when the guests say goodbye, your backyard can be a haven for you and the wildlife ...

Do you remember Slinkys? Fun for a girl and a boy? Oddly, a toy that brought entertainment to so many kids is also emblematic of an unfortunate offshoot of the very important patent reform discussions ...

Consider the Slinky. A timeless children's toy? Sure. A mesmerizing work of art? You may not have considered it before, but good art pushes your perceptions. Turns out all you need to do is smash it ...

Most people probably don’t think about springs until one kinks up or snaps, but most of the world’s springs are pretty crucial. The ones that aren’t go by the name Slinky. We all use and encounter ...