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Obituary for Grandmaster Carol Middleton, a 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and the founder and director of the D.C. Self-Defense Karate Association

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Lyn for sending:

“Grandmaster Carol Middleton, a 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and the founder and director of the D.C. Self-Defense Karate Association (DCSDKA), died on Aug. 11, 2026, in Chantilly, Va. She was 78 years old.

Grandmaster Middleton was a national figure in martial arts and women’s self-defense for almost 60 years, teaching Tae Kwon Do and self-defense to many thousands of Washington, D.C.-area students throughout the school’s history.

DCSDKA was founded in 1976 and classes were held in locations around Northwest D.C., including the Marie Reed Recreation Center, All Souls Church Unitarian, and Bancroft Elementary School in Adams Morgan and Mount Pleasant. Later, DCSDKA moved to Georgia Avenue. DCSDKA students were a familiar site at events in Washington, including Take Back the Night March demonstrations and youth performances at community gatherings. (more…)

“NCPC approved preliminary site and building plans for a New Monumental Arch located in Memorial Circle at the west terminus of Arlington Memorial Bridge”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the National Capital Planning Commission:

“NCPC approved preliminary site and building plans for a New Monumental Arch located in Memorial Circle at the west terminus of Arlington Memorial Bridge, with comments to be addressed prior to final review. Commissioners noted that any structure at this location must balance urban design, visitors’ experience, historic preservation, transportation, and other considerations. Commissioners also requested information regarding impacts to the vehicular transportation network, lighting required by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the final granite cladding selection. NCPC is assessing the Height of Buildings Act and its potential impact on the project, and Commissioners requested that the applicant provide a justification for the project’s height when it returns to NCPC for final review.

Full release: (more…)

Caesar Rodney, “a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver”, Statue Now Up in Freedom Plaza

By Prince Of Petworth


1325 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

New statue in Freedom Plaza.”

Reuters reported in March:

“A statue of Caesar Rodney, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver, that was taken ​down in Delaware in 2020 amid racial justice protests will ‌be displayed by President Donald Trump’s administration this year in Washington.

It will remain in place for up to six ​months in Freedom Plaza…” (more…)

Impromptu Memorial for Colman McCarthy at Friendship Park (Turtle Park)

By Prince Of Petworth

From Wikipedia:

“Colman McCarthy (March 24, 1938 – February 27, 2026) was an American journalist, teacher, lecturer, pacifist, progressive, anarchist and long-time peace activist.”

The National Catholic Reporter, reported: “Colman McCarthy, columnist, author, educator and peace activist, died Feb. 27 in the Dominican Republic, where he has lived with one of his sons since 2022. He was 87. (more…)

New Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Under Construction

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Aaron for sending: “Across the street from the US institute of Peace, RIP.”

Their website says:

“The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is a new national monument to be built at the National Mall in Washington D.C. The groundbreaking ceremony occurred on July 14, 2022.

Although we have been constructing the different elements of the memorial off-site for several years, construction on-site has begun. We are projecting the Dedication Ceremony to be in 2026. (more…)

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