Jo, Vernon, and James discuss some of the notable local stories in Alexandria for the week ending Sept. 15, 2023.

Stories discussed include:

• Amazon kills off grocery store plans, one will be replaced with a golfing range
• Alexandria pursuing grant to help step up patrols and investigations
• Alexandria teachers raise nearly $1 million in crowdfunding
• Alexandria considering bike lanes for Mount Vernon Trail route into Old Town
• Alexandria Police sharing few details on alleged attempted abduction and robbery of woman in Old Town
• Outlandish new 'Milkshake Bar' opens in Old Town