/news/tags/the-knight-foundation The Knight Foundation en-US Copyright Wed, 27 May 2020 21:14:47 GMT /news/environment-energy/2020-05-27/knight-foundation-extends-commitment-to-akron-civic-commons The Knight Foundation has committed another round of funding to Akron projects that aim to "Reimagine the Civic Commons."Akron will receive $1.6 million… Wed, 27 May 2020 21:14:47 GMT /news/environment-energy/2020-05-27/knight-foundation-extends-commitment-to-akron-civic-commons Sarah Taylor /news/community/2019-07-03/akrons-summit-lake-continues-its-rebound-one-year-after-being-declared-safe-for-recreation One year ago, Akron's Summit Lake was declared clean enough for recreation, and officials say the lake has made progress over the past 12 months.The lake… Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:52:24 GMT /news/community/2019-07-03/akrons-summit-lake-continues-its-rebound-one-year-after-being-declared-safe-for-recreation Kabir Bhatia /news/arts-culture/2017-09-29/knight-foundation-donates-8-million-to-akron-art-museum The Akron Art Museum is getting an $8 million gift from the Knight Foundation to add new works and better engage with visitors.The museum plans to bolster… Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:56:46 GMT /news/arts-culture/2017-09-29/knight-foundation-donates-8-million-to-akron-art-museum Mark Arehart /news/economy/2017-09-18/akrons-northside-market-offers-space-for-small-startups A new shopping space in downtown Akron set to open next month is betting big on small businesses.How much space does a new business need? A few hundred… Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:38:42 GMT /news/economy/2017-09-18/akrons-northside-market-offers-space-for-small-startups Mark Arehart