Jay Gilbert

Yes, my namesake Gilbert Avenue transformed Cincinnati’s east side. Eventually.

The good doctor examines the rise and fall of local pop music shows, what's behind recent roadwork for pedestrian safety, and a mysterious, noisy machine in Blue Ash.

The good doctor ponders puzzling issues, like why Oakley skips some numbered streets, the story behind a Skyline Chili jingle, and what to do if you see an endangered person notice on an interstate sign.

I thought I knew my lifelong buddy. I didn’t.

The good doctor ponders puzzling issues, like Cincinnati's connection to the first live radio symphony, discovering who "Susie Cincinnati" was, and introducing the artist behind this column's illustrations.

The good doctor explores puzzling issues, including the girl named after the radio station, a mystery plaque, and a problematic sign.

Life can blindside you if you’re not paying attention. So can the weather, as Cincinnati was reminded in 2008.

The good doctor delves into puzzling issues, like pulling out of Columbia Parkway driveways, the value of memorabilia from a Jimi Hendrix concert at Xavier, and making a proper U-turn.

The good doctor explores troubling issues, including memorializing old restaurants, highway graffiti, and a nearly hidden plaque in Kenwood.

I acquired an Escort Radar Receiver—universally considered the world’s best—as a gift from Mike Valentine, the guy who helped invent it.