A brewery in Ann Arbor is turning a viral joke into a charitable statement.

HOMES Brewery began jokingly calling itself "Shame Brewery" in response to President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America." Now, the brewery is selling T-shirts bearing the word "Shame" above its logo flipping the familiar grade-school mnemonic "HOMES" on its head.

Trump signed the executive order Thursday, directing U.S. federal agencies to use the new name amid escalating trade tensions with Canada following failed trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.

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Beatriz Bargas, manager at HOMES Brewery, said the response was about finding a constructive outlet.

"We believe it's a silly situation, and we're just trying to make light of it while also trying to stay positive and proactive. Therefore, we chose a non-profit organization to donate partial proceeds of the t-shirt," Bargas said.

That organization is Great Lakes, Great Responsibility, a nonprofit founded in 2020 dedicated to removing and preventing plastic pollution in the Great Lakes watershed.

Customers at the brewery said the shirts resonated with them. Ryan Jasper, who came out to the brewery on his anniversary after seeing the buzz, said the concept landed.

"I think it's hilarious. It obviously brought a lot of people out here. Tonight, it brought us out here," Jasper said.

Lorin Burgess said the charitable component made the purchase feel worthwhile.

"I don't mind that someone is making money off of it, and that it's going to the right causes versus somebody's pockets. So I like it, I'm going to get one," Burgess said.

One customer, Judy Power, said the name change hit close to home. She made it her goal this summer to swim in every Great Lake with her granddaughter.

"We just finished last weekend. We did a southern leg of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and then we did the northern loop. That was our HOMES tour, and now our HOMES tour is a SHAME tour, so it's really sad," Power said.

The back of the shirts read "Ontario Forever," and once they're made, staff members will be wearing them around the restaurant for a little while. Bargas reflected on why the brewery's original name carries meaning beyond just an acronym.

"I think the way they chose the organization and it goes back to being proud, blessed and lucky we are to be surrounded by so much clean water," Bargas said.

Lorin Burgess summed up the moment with a smile.

"There's kind of a delicious irony to it that I like," Burgess said.

The brewery says pre-orders are available through September 1st.

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Waterford Township broke ground Wednesday on a new community center that officials and residents are calling a brand-new chapter for the community.

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The 56,628-square-foot facility will be built on the former Oakland Community College Highland Lakes Campus, which is expected to fully close in fall 2027. The 51-acre project is set to be completed in early 2028.

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In November 2024, voters approved a 21-year, $36.4 million bond to fund the project, with support from a group called the Four Towns Citizens Action Team.

Township Supervisor Anthony Bartolotta said the facility will serve the entire region.

"It's going to be a beautiful facility for everybody. For Waterford, our neighbors, and beyond," Bartolotta said.

Waterford Township Parks and Recreation Director Allison Swanson said the project is about more than just a building.

"This is why today feels so meaningful. We aren't simply building a facility for today. We're building the future of Waterford Township," Swanson said.

Swanson also took a moment to recognize the community's role in making the project possible.

"Today, I want to say thank you for the voters who supported and believed in this project," Swanson said. "For those of us who work in Parks and Recreation, walls, rooms, or amenities, its about the people. The Waterford Community Center gives us a special opportunity to bring people of all ages and stages of life together under one roof.

The new center will feature a gymnasium, indoor pickleball, table tennis, and fitness classes. Outdoor amenities will include pickleball and basketball courts, a softball field, a courtyard, an amphitheater, outdoor restrooms, and a dog park. The facility will also offer a variety of programs focused on both mental and physical health.

Oakland Community College Chancellor Peter Provenzano said the transition reflects the college's evolving needs while keeping the property in service to the community.

"While we may no longer need the property, because over 50% of our classes are online, we're still looking for unique partnerships so that the property continues to give back to the community, the way it always has," Provenzano said.

Provenzano added that OCC will still have a presence on site through joint programming and at nearby Hess Hathaway Park.

Residents who voted for the project said they are eager for a dedicated space close to home.

"As a resident in Waterford, and as a member of Waterford's softball league and also a participant in pickleball, I'm excited to have a location here in Waterford, where we do not have to go outside the community to participate," Mark Smith said.

Voter Donald Swanson called the project an opportunity the township could not pass up.

"I think it's a great thing a deal we couldn't afford to pass up," Donald Swanson said.

Steve Og, a voter who supported the community center, said the effort to rally support was a community-wide push.

"We got about 150 lawn signs and got all the seniors out, not just for racket ball. But we wanted a place where seniors could hang out and not at one of those old elementary schools that are being refurbished all the time," Og said.

Waterford resident Joan Swanson said she is looking forward to leaving the old facility behind.

"It'll be nice to have a new facility and instead of going from the old CAI building, which is falling apart," Joan Swanson said.

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The Somerset Collection in Troy is celebrating a major milestone 30 years since the north side opened its doors.

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On Aug. 16, 1996, the 3-story north side expansion spanning 940,000 square feet opened across Big Beaver Road, connected to the original south side by a 700-foot glass skywalk.

Nathan Forbes, managing partner of The Forbes Company, which owns Somerset Collection, reflected on the anniversary.

"It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since we opened the combined Somerset Collection," Forbes said. "I was looking back and thinking about the history of the shopping center. When we opened on day one, the front page of the Detroit Free Press read 'Downtown Michigan,' and that's because this is the downtown shopping emporium for the entire region."

Forbes said 45% of the mall's stores are the only ones in the state of Michigan.

In an era when many malls have closed, and online shopping has reshaped retail, Somerset Collection continues to draw customers from across the region. Forbes credits the mall's success to striking the right balance between digital and physical retail.

"I really think it's finding that perfect matrix of e-commerce and brick-and-mortar," Forbes said. "So shoppers are looking for the ease of e-commerce, but they also want the best brick-and-mortar experience in the United States. This is a regional draw for so many people to satisfy their social needs, their shopping needs."

Longtime shopper Blake Restelli has been coming to Somerset for about 25 years and says the appeal goes beyond the stores.

"The food, the atmosphere. Very cool!" Restelli said.

First-time visitor Molly Spieca, a Grand Rapids resident, said she was struck by the family-friendly atmosphere during her visit.

"I was honestly just shocked by all the family presence around here. All the mommies and the strollers. I have a 16-month-old at home too, and I was like, gosh, I wish I had a place like this close by," Spieca said.

As for what's next, Forbes says the mall will continue to evolve.

"Well, listen, I think we're always modifying and updating. We are always wanting to bring the newest, freshest concepts to this retail emporium," Forbes said.

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Construction is underway on Michigan Medicine's first Oakland County medical facility, a 220,000-square-foot building on the former Kmart headquarters site in Troy that will bring specialty care closer to tens of thousands of patients in the region.

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The four-story building, to be known as the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Troy Center for Specialty Care, is 60% complete and on track to open in late spring 2027.

Ron Henry, executive director of Facilities, Planning and Operations, said the project has drawn significant support from local workers.

"What's impressed us the most is how much the local construction trades have jumped in to be a part of this project. The men and women that are part of the everyday here total 225 people," Henry said.

The facility will focus on adult specialty services anchored by three major programs: a cancer center, reproductive healthcare, and sports medicine.

Angela Beck, Michigan Medicine's associate chief of nursing and operations officer, said the new campus fills a critical gap in the health system's regional presence.

"As you know, we don't have a clinical presence here in Oakland County - Michigan Medicine doesn't - so it's our opportunity to bring our reputation, our clinical quality, and our expertise closer to home for patients in and around Oakland County," Beck said.

Beck outlined the scope of services each program will provide.

"Reproductive health will be focused on infertility and fertility, not only for women, but also for men and our musculoskeletal and sports medicine care will be focused on joint replacement surgery sports medicine care, and our cancer services are comprehensive," Beck said.

Cancer care at the facility will include treatment for tumors and blood cancers, surgical oncology services, radiation therapy, and an infusion center.

Sustainability is also a priority in the building's design. Henry said half of the parking lot will feature solar carport structures capable of generating enough electricity to power the entire building on a sunny day.

"At Michigan Medicine, we practice green health. We are very keen to making sure our facilities reduce our carbon footprint," Henry said.

Residents near the 40-acre property, which sat vacant for decades after Kmart vacated the site, said they welcome the development.

Gary Shear, a Clawson resident and disabled Vietnam combat veteran, said the facility will benefit the broader community.

"I get all my health done at the veterans hospital in Ann Arbor, all U of M doctors, so getting U of M out here is great for the community," Shear said.

Laura Leslie, a Bloomfield Township resident, connected the project to the site's history.

"I remember Kmart corporation being there so I think the access we have to healthcare, the healthier we'll be," Leslie said.

In addition to the specialty care center, crews are set to begin construction Wednesday, August 11 on a 74,000-square-foot cardiovascular and imaging center across the facility, which is expected to open at the end of 2027.

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Residents in a Taylor neighborhood had their garbage sitting out for nearly a week before it was finally collected.

Bob Trezona and his neighbors say trash is supposed to be collected every Monday. But when we spoke with Trezona on a Friday evening, the garbage was still sitting out.

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"You know, we're taxpayers, and we'd like to make sure what we're paying taxes for and that some of the essentials are taken care of," Trezona said.

Trezona said he had been calling city hall every day this week trying to get answers. When asked what happened when he called the city, he told us:

"I actually talk to human people. They told me that they would write it up," Trezona said. "But at least somebody should go to the mayor and say hey, we've got a problem with our people in Taylor."

Fellow neighbor Don Seymour said the uncertainty has become routine.

"You never know if they're going to pick it up or not," Seymour said.

This is not the first time we've reported from this neighborhood. Earlier this month, neighbors said their recycling was not being picked up. On Friday, the problem was the trash.

"As you can see, there are five or 10 of them in the complex that need to be picked up and it's ridiculous," Trezona said.

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This week, Priority Waste has said pickup has improved after a month of service, stating the company "achieved their first 100% collection completion rate across every community we serve." But residents say problems persist.

Not long after we contacted the city, Priority Waste came through the neighborhood and collected the trash something Seymour noticed right away.

"I got up to look and I said, that's a garbage truck out there!" Seymour said.

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Taylor Mayor Tim Woolley said he was never made aware of the residents' complaints and pledged to look into why their calls did not reach him.

"That's the one thing I'll have to look into. You know, there's a process, so I'm kind of shocked about it as well," Woolley said. "Now what I'll do is go back on Monday, find out where this was and say hey look, what was the reason for this? A down truck? Not making excuses for them... But Sunday to Friday is too long in my opinion. Absolutely. I agree with that," Woolley said.

As for whether Monday's pickup will happen on schedule, Trezona was not optimistic.

"There ain't no guarantees on that. We'll just wait and see," Trezona said.

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A 16-year-old from Troy nearly lost $900 to a job scam after receiving an email that appeared to come from his school and now he's warning others about the red flags he missed.

"Of course, I needed a job, and it was through the school and I thought it would be valid," Jassal said.

Watch Jolie Sherman's video report below: Troy teen loses bank account access after falling for job scam disguised as school email

Jassal received the email in June about a part-time work-study opportunity. It included information about the position, schedule and compensation, and was signed "Sincerely, Bloomfield Hills Schools." While he thought it was odd the email came from a student account, it had a bloomfield.org domain.

"So, I thought that school email would be credible," Jassal said.

He filled out the application, providing his phone number, address and email. He received an email containing three checks for $500 each, which he was instructed to deposit. He was then told to send back $900 via Zelle. When the checks bounced, he realized something was wrong.

"Because of that, I was able to understand that this was a scam," Jassal said.

When asked about the job offer, Jassal mentioned $300 a week, but the actual email listed the wage as $299.99 per hour another red flag he didnt catch at the time.

While Jassal did not lose any money, his father, Jasvinder Singh, said the incident cost him access to his Bank of America account.

"They have actually closed that account and they're going to report the situation to checks systems and early warning systems, and he may not be able to open another bank account for the next five years," Singh said.

A new report from the Consumer Federation of America found Michigan residents lost $2.7 billion to online scams and crimes in 2025, up nearly 60% from the year before. The study also found that while the under-20 age group remains the smallest targeted demographic, experts saw a 198% increase in reported losses from 2024.

Sgt. John Julian of the Troy Police Department said knowing the warning signs before it's too late is critical.

"Scammers are going to prey on what you desire: money. You desire a big return on your investment, so they're going to prey on that. Trust is built slowly typically, but the scammers want to build trust quickly," Julian said.

Bloomfield Hills Schools said it was unaware of the incident and provided a statement.

"We recognize that phishing scams and other forms of cyber fraud continue to impact individuals and organizations across the country. We remain committed to educating students and staff about online safety encouraging everyone to verify unexpected emails or requests before taking action," the district said.

Jassal said he plans to stay vigilant going forward.

"I'm not proud of the fact that that happened, but now I know, anything financial, I'm running through him (dad), guaranteed," Jassal said.

It's important to note that while Jassal's school, International Academy East, is located in Troy, Bloomfield Hills is administratively tied to the school, so students have "bloomfield.org" emails.

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Four months after a man crashed a pickup truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, crews are working to rebuild the synagogue that was home to nearly 105 students and more than 50 teachers and staff members at the time of the attack.

Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: 4 months after attack, rabbi & director take us inside Temple Israel

The March 12 attack, which the FBI later characterized as a "Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism," sent the community reeling. The perpetrator drove a truck loaded with fireworks through the building's entrance, causing extensive smoke, fire, and water damage throughout nearly the entire structure.

Rabbi Arianna Gordon and Early Childhood Director Rachel Levine offered an exclusive look inside the temple as restoration work continues.

"We're standing in the hallway right where the attack happened," Gordon said.

She pointed to where the truck entered the building and traveled deep into the structure.

"The truck came in through that entrance and made it all the way. You can kind of see where the brick juts out," Gordon said. "That couple inches of brick really saved the lives of all our children because the car got stuck there and wasnt able to get any further."

Levine was in her office when the perpetrator crashed through the doors.

"I remember thinking that the ceiling must have fallen in. That's the sound that it was," Levine said.

She recalled coming down the hallway moments after the attack.

"I came down this hallway a little bit and saw Danny, the head of our security, kind of on the ground in the crevice between this door," Levine said.

The damage extended far beyond the point of impact. Sprinklers activated throughout the building, and smoke spread to nearly every room including the main sanctuary, which once held just under 1,000 seats.

"In the days right after, this hallway really looked like a war zone. It was full of soot and fire and things melted off the walls," Gordon said.

"It really impacted the entire building because of the extensive smoke damage and water damage and sprinklers going off. Almost the entire building has had to be taken down to the studs," Gordon said.

Levine said walking through the building in the days after the attack was overwhelming.

"Walking through the halls a couple days after, I was actually with Rabbi Arianna, and I was physically ill. Literally, that was my reaction," Levine said.

Gordon, who has been a member and rabbi at Temple Israel for 15 years, said the broader public may not fully grasp the ongoing impact on the community.

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"I think it's actually what most people don't realize is thank god no one was killed that day and so much of the world has moved on, but for us here at temple, we're still displaced, we're still not able to be here," Gordon said.

The full cost of repairs remains unclear. Temple Israel is still working with its insurance provider and plans on fund raising to cover uninsured losses.

"We are still working with insurance, but beyond the cost that insurance will cover, there's still quite a bit of uninsured losses that we're working to figure out and do fund raising for, and our security enhancement so we can really be the safest, more secure building that we can possibly be," Gordon said.

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Despite the ongoing work, Gordon said her feelings about returning to the building have shifted.

"Usually when I came into the building it felt very devastating and traumatic to come in and I'm not at that point anymore," Gordon said.

She said the restored space will feel familiar to those who worshiped there before the attack.

"There definitely will be some features outside that look a little different, there will be some things inside that will look a little different. But in general, the bones are still the bones, and when they come into the sanctuary, it will look very much like the sanctuary that they left on March 11," Gordon said.

Levine echoed that sense of resilience.

"It feels very familiar. It's the same classrooms, it's the same size, but fresh and happy and renewed in a sense of like I said resilience. That's what I feel when I walk in is look at what we've done, and we're not going to let anyone stop us," Levine said.

Temple Israel expects to open its childcare center by the start of the school year. Details for holidays and social halls are still being worked out.

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