A founder of Maryland’s Muslim community, Mrs. Sakina A. Mohammed, wife of (late) Dr. Azizali F. Mohammed, died peacefully at home on 3:12 pm on Friday October 3, 2025 at age 92. She was the beloved mother of Zeba (Stephen), Afroze, Arshad (Lois), and Mehnaz (Mini) and sister of Mr. Amin Nathani.
Amina Jehan Baig, a pioneering philanthropist and beloved pillar of Montgomery County’s Muslim community, passed away on Sunday at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She died at home in Burtonsville under hospice care, surrounded by family and friends.
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of Ashley Salazar, a Clarksburg resident who was killed in fatal wrong-way crash at northbound I-270 at Germantown Road early Friday morning, July 5. (more…)
Dimitrios Grigoropoulos of Gaithersburg, MD, born in August of 1946 in Fourna Eyrytanias, Greece, passed away peacefully earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and unwavering kindness within the Montgomery County community he cherished. As a beloved figure known for his contributions to local businesses, including Tippy’s Taco House in Gaithersburg and Traville Barbershop in Rockville, Dimitrios touched the lives of many in the area.
Martin Mull passed away at 80-years-old on Thursday, July 27th. His daughter, Maggie Mull, announced his passing on instagram on Friday evening (her words can be seen below). Mull was an entertainer primarily known for his comedic acting roles whose career also included contributions as a musician and painter. During his music career, he once performed right here in Montgomery County— opening for Bruce Springsteen at the Shady Grove Music Fair in Gaithersburg in October 1974.
