Articles by

Alex Shannon

  • Communities

    Train ride fosters stronger connections to Akron, Ohio

    All aboard! Knight Foundation recently hosted a discussion in Akron on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, a historic railway in Northern Ohio. The trip, which took place in the dining car, brought together about 35 interns, young professionals and community leaders. The invited guests were participants or presenters at the Akron Outside the Box program […]

    Article · August 5, 2015 by

  • Communities

    New Akron events series immerses summer interns in city’s life

    Photos above by Alex Shannon; Flickr user Drew Imagery (golfer); Flickr user Jimmy Emerson (stone house). There is a world of fun awaiting interns in Akron this summer. Through my internship with Knight Foundation, my goal is to help them discover unique local restaurants, outdoor adventures and fun nightlife. Being a native of the area and student at The […]

    Article · May 26, 2015 by