Porch Light; Hemp City; Hillary Day: New in Northwest Portland

Some new businesses have moved into

neighborhoods recently. A "found" items store in the Pearl District, a retail store/medical marijuana dispensary in the Northwest District and a clothing studio are some of the latest newcomers to the area's retail scene:

Porch Light:

Six months ago, a North Portland store specializing in unique antique and rare items expanded to the Pearl District.

, owned by Keiran Best, sells a variety of "found" items, which are generally one-of-a-kind antiques or vintage items salvaged from flea markets and other outlets.

Best has filled the store with the items she finds when she travels and goes to markets, including Mason jars, handbags made out of old feed bags and metal letters. Also for sale at the store are collections of soaps, beeswax candles and scented candles. If you look close enough inside the store, you'll also find framed selections from John Milton's "Paradise Lost."

The video posted above gives a quick tour of the Northwest Portland location, and includes an interview with Best.

Hemp City:

A new kind of store is making its debut in Northwest Portland. Hemp City, a combination retail store and medical marijuana dispensary, recently moved in at 921 N.W. 23rd Ave. The retail side of the store is a bit sparse for now, with some Portland-themed T-shirts and knickknacks, but an employee, who did not give his name, said they plan to add lotions and other items in the future.

The other half to the store, which is owned by Dave Busch, has been donated to the nonprofit Oregon State Cannabis Club, which dispenses marijuana to medical marijuana cardholders and those with prescriptions. Hemp City is not a cafe, however, so smoking is not allowed on the premises.

Hillary Day:

Also new to the Northwest District is

. The studio is at 925 N.W. 19th Ave. Studio B. Day designs and creates a line of raincoats, something Portlanders need for much of the winter.

For more information on the studio, and to see the designs, go to



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