David Kaufman
Second life
While many post-industrial towns languish, Pittsburgh is bucking the trend. Monocle visits its thriving East Liberty neighbourhood to see how the city is becoming a major hi-tech hub and Silicon Valley alternative.
Can he fix it too?
Cory Booker is reviving the neglected city of Newark, attracting attention from influential people. With a ‘yes we can’ attitude like Obama, he may one day follow in the president’s footsteps.
Admen of God
How do you sell products to people who don't watch TV or use the internet? We visit the Haredi Advertising Academy, which trains students to create ads for their Orthodox brothers.
Drinking games
Asia remains thirsty for western wines. In California, an unlikely vineyard owner is making the most of the boom: computer game mogul Kenzo Tsujimoto. We also look at food and drink trends.
In for a round
Palestine is on the cusp of its own modern banking system and the Palestinian pound may return. Monocle talks to Jihad al-Wazir, governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority, about the economy.
Breath of fresh air
In New York, Alanna Heiss, founder of P.S.1, has launched her next act: Art International Radio. AIR is a new, independent radio station dedicated to the city’s vibrant art and culture scene.
