Amir Abbas
WZZM 13 On Your Side
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Coffee shop that employs youth with special needs planning to expand
Brody's Be Cafe is planning a sister location in the Hudsonville location. → Read More
Snow and ice are raising concerns about possible roof damage
Another round of snow is expected this week. → Read More
Local couple finds love through volleyball
Jordan was coaching at Lowell and Betsy at Hudsonville, the two connected and started dating. → Read More
Employers offering incentives for workers who receive the vaccine
Grocery store chains, fast food restaurants and department stores are offering incentives to get the shot. → Read More
Online gambling off to a big start in Michigan
Casinos are seeing new customers now that online betting is legal in Michigan. → Read More
Hispanic community says trust is being created with new administration
The new Biden Administration is already making a number of changes related to immigration policy. → Read More
Flint families say they are thankful that charges have been filed
News Flint families say they are thankful that charges have been filed Want those in charge to be held responsible FLINT, Mich. — Nikki Parent and her family lived in Flint for years. "We weren't able to shower in our home....my son was 5 or 6 years old and he would swell up in these big huge hives," says Parent. The water situation was so bad that the family left Flint but they are still… → Read More
Local bakery suffers damage after apparent hit and run
The damage is estimated to be in the thousands and the person responsible did not come forward or even leave a note. → Read More
Local teachers begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
News Local teachers begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine The process is expected to take months GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's been the most difficult year ever for 6th grade teacher Ali McDuffy. "Everyone has their own challenges and this year has brought along a million new challenges that no one in their life would of imagined," says McDuffy. But now there is hope because McDuffy, who teaches in… → Read More
Local coach prepares for high school football in January
South Christian has a playoff game in Edwardsburg this Saturday where the temperature is expected to be 32 degrees. → Read More
Local supporters make trip to Washington
The Muskegon County GOP organized a group of more than 100 people that also made the trip. → Read More
Local group heading to rally in Washington D.C.
More than 100 people departed from Muskegon Tuesday night, including Chuck Ritchard who is making the trip to voice his concerns about election fraud. → Read More
Grand Rapids mother mourns death of 23-year-old son
No arrests have been made yet. → Read More
Mothers group wants justice after deadly shootings in Grand Rapids
Moms on a Mission is trying to help the affected families. → Read More
No reopen date has hair salon owners frustrated
Adding to the frustration is the fact that restaurants are set to reopen. → Read More
Local leaders react to George Floyd death
"No human should be treated that way," says Owens who is now Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids. → Read More
Local athlete competes in ABC's Holey Moley
White says the show reached out after seeing her golf accomplishments online. → Read More
Mom delivers weed for son's cannabis business
These days cannabis is legal in Michigan and Casey is the founder of Pharmhouse Wellness the first "locally owned" medical marijuana business in Grand Rapids. → Read More
Michigan leaders are discussing vote by mail model for upcoming elections
Michigan leaders are figuring out how to hold elections safely. → Read More
Zeeland teen uses prom money to start food pantry
ZEELAND, Mich. — Zeeland East Senior Autumn Fitchett hasn't been able to see her friends for weeks. "It hurts not being able to see my friends or talk to them, it's kind of difficult," says Fitchett. Instead of being upset about life during the pandemic she wants to help those in need. "I know there's a lot of people hurting and struggling right now with the pandemic so I figured that I would… → Read More