Ernest Levert, Jr., founder of local mentoring nonprofit The Royal Oak Initiative, died this week. He suffered a traumatic ...

There, The Royal Oak Initiative hosted free biweekly chess meetups. In August 2024, Levert was recognized by Mahogany Columbus as the one of the Most Influential Men of Color in Central Ohio.

Two soccer-loving friends are kicking around a new fundraiser to provide public chess in Sewickley. Quaker Valley High School students and lifelong friends Charlie Pyle of Sewickley and Sutton Hoehl ...