He is the author of two books, the first edition of Cincinnati Moments, a Celebration of Photographs from The Cincinnati Enquirer (1999) and the Big Red Machine Edition of Cincinnati Moments (2000). In a previous life, he was The Enquirer's popular-music critic for 19 seasons.

A native West Sider, he has deep Cincinnati roots. His Irish ancestors helped settle Westwood, worked on Union Terminal and joined his hard-headed German ancestors who put in a good day's work and never put on airs.

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, he received a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's in social psychology and has completed course work for a Ph.D. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post. He lives on the west side of town with his wife, Debbie.

E-mail: cradel@enquirer.com, phone: (513) 768-8379, fax: (513) 768-8340, mail: Cliff Radel, Columnist, The Cincinnati Enquirer, 312 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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• Small-town mayors show Democrats can win here, too
• Long-lost 'Miracle' is part of city's on-air heritage
• 62 years ago, young family barely escaped Japanese

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• 42-year tale ends happily ever after
• West Hi at 75: Still a major player - Alumni have great fondness as current students strive

A U G U S T   2 0 0 3
• At least one Cincinnatian still spells summer R-E-D-S - The sound on the TV off, and Marty and Joe on the radio
• On the auction block: a lost Cincinnati
• Shoppers feel at home in their market - Pleasant Ridge community looks after its own
• Good summer on bike trail

J U L Y   2 0 0 3
• Ding-dong! Kids calling - Raffle money is raised door-to-door
• Summer's about being carefree - Best memories are from just plain fun
• Summer's about being carefree - Best memories are from just plain fun
• Pen pals finally meet
• Summer Tour hits West End - West End more than what makes the news
• Locked exhibit leaves Peace Bell tourists glum - Newport: 'Open by appointment'

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• City kids find fun in chores - Teens spend summer on farm caring for animals
• 'The Ice Cream Lady' a treat
• Memorial's their own labor of love
• Volunteer's hard work has sequel after sequel
• Volunteer's hard work has sequel after sequel

M A Y   2 0 0 3
• Chasing the last remnants of winter
• Life under the city - Subway legend has never left the station
• Self-effacing mulch man works hard, wastes nothing

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• City needs to revive spirit of 1853 - 150 years ago, Cincinnati had the means, motive and opportunity for greatness
• Priest vows to preserve tradition of steps on Good Friday - quietly

M A R C H   2 0 0 3
• Great day for a parade - Opening Day warms the city's soul
• Pass the mustard
• An outside shot - Big moment ends season of bad break

F E B R U A R Y   2 0 0 3
• New ballpark pity parties - Real fans of the Reds don't whine
• Signs of spring -
• Can you hear me yet? - County's new radio system is lagging
• A matter of words - Language has its own kind of power
• Music lovers plan Kings Records tribute
• 'Duct and cover' - Terrorists are no match for our tape
• Morgan trumps Marge - Eating crow off Reds' new home plates
• Mistakes weren't repeated after fatal shooting
• Mourning Columbia - Public displays of grief can cross the line
• Evil wins when we don't talk
• Mail call - On weather, Pete Rose and cold ducks

J A N U A R Y   2 0 0 3
• Of baseball transitions - Photos pay tribute to dad's works
• I'm getting used to the white stuff
• Gambling Addict? - Memo to Selig: Get help for Pete
• City needs "now wait a minute" rule
• New career begins - Disabled grad: 'I'm blessed'
• Northside crusader - Reclaiming a neighborhood from dealers
• Queen City Pride - Message to hoods and City Hall
• Get it together - Cincinnati needs rhythm or it's just jive
• Second job was what he wanted

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