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Hau Chu

Hau

Hau Chu is a food, arts and culture reporter at The Banner covering Prince George's County and its surroundings. He previously spent nearly a decade at The Washington Post writing about life and oddities across the D.C. region, primarily for the Local and Features/Style sections. Before that, he also worked at the New York Daily News. Hau was born and raised in the Virginia suburbs of D.C. and attended George Mason University. Please reach out to him with any tips on stories, new local bands and overlooked eateries.

The latest from Hau Chu

Food insecurity is at a 5-year high across the capital region, according to new report
The Capital Area Food Bank’s annual hunger report, released Tuesday, shows that Prince George’s County residents face the most difficulties accessing food, while those in Montgomery County have seen a notable drop.
The main warehouse of Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., is the hub for the organization's food donations across the capital region. Their annual hunger report, released Sept. 15, shows that food insecurity is at a five-year high, especially in Prince George's County.
Dozens volunteer their time to restore New Deal Cafe as a third space
New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt has been open since 1995 and is trying to weather recent financial woes with the help of dozens of volunteers.
Volunteers at New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt have helped load in and install kitchen fixtures, including Teddy Kish,  far left, who also works at the local Honda dealership.
7 things to do in the capital region, from the Prince George’s County Fair to arts festivals
This week’s events include annual staples such as the Silver Spring Jazz Fest and Bethesda Row Arts Festival to the capital region.
Nearly 200 artists will show off their works and wares at the annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival, pictured here in 2025, on Sept. 12 and 13.
New eats at Commanders games include DC staples, a sushi push pop and more
The Washington Commanders will debut several food options at Northwest Stadium this season, including a sushi push pop and hot dogs and half-smokes galore.
Ben's Chili Bowl, which has been selling standout half smokes, chili and chili cheese fries in D.C. since 1958, will return to as a concession option for Commanders fans this season.
Head of Smithsonian will step down amid President Trump’s fights to transform institution
Lonnie G. Bunch III will step down as secretary of the Smithsonian by the end of the year amid President Donald Trump's efforts to transform the institution.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Lonnie Bunch, Humanitarian of the Year, speaks onstage during the EBONY Power 100 Gala at The Beverly Hilton on November 04, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for EBONY Media Group)
She made a card game for her students, but adults are using it to have real talks
Cortnie Burriss created the first version of “Talk Your Suit” to get high schoolers talking about literature. But now, she hosts game nights at Upper Marlboro’s Free State Distillery to get people talking.
Cortnie Burriss hosts a game night every first Thursday of the month at Upper Marlboro’s Free State Distillery. Patrons play “Talk Your Suit,” a game Burriss originally created for her high school literature students and encourages players to use different conversation skills.
7 things to do in the capital region, including a prized art show and Afro Plus Festival
The capital region will host events including Afro Plus Festival, a standup show from Earthquake and more over Labor Day weekend and beyond.
Madyha Leghari's "Inhospitable Womb" will be on display as part of her Trawick Prize finalist showcase at Bethesda's Gallery B. The Hyattsville resident turned a resin cast of her pregnant torso into a terrarium.
Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon will close Hyattsville restaurant after this weekend
Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon will close his popular Hyattsville restaurant after service Sunday.
The popular Sandlot will soon plop down in Prince George’s County
Sandlot, a popular event and community space that began in Washington, D.C., will be the first sign of life for a larger development of downtown Largo, the Promenade at Lottsford, which will break ground in summer 2027.
Renderings for Sandlot Largo, a community and events space that began in Washington, D.C., will open at the planned development site of the Promenade at Lottsford.
Sequoia Snyder plays jazz across the country, but she’s excited to be home
Sequoia Snyder has performed with jazz luminaries such as Jason Moran and Herbie Hancock, but she’s carving out her place back home in Bowie.
Jazz pianist and composer Sequoia Snyder practices in her home. A capital region native, Snyder has a couple of live performances in the next few months.
Prince George’s County announces inaugural fashion week
The festivities will take place Sept. 23-25 at Metro Points Hotel in New Carrrollton, according to a press release from the office of County Executive Aisha Braveboy.
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy’s administration will launch the county’s inaugural fashion week in late September.
7 things to do in the capital region, from a go-go concert to a demolition derby
The capital region will host a free go-go concert, a demolition derby and more things to do this week.
he Next Generation Krank Band will perform Aug. 20 at Concord Historic Site in Capitol Heights. The young go-go band has performed at venues across the capital region, such as Black Cat in Washington, D.C.
Greenbelt Cinema rallies community support to confront economic realities
Greenbelt Cinema’s executive director asked City Council for additional funds to restore some film series in a Wednesday night work session.
Operators of Greenbelt Cinema rallied supporters Wednesday evening to ask the Greenbelt City Council for additional funds to combat rising costs and restore some film programming. A Thursday free matinee of “Soul” welcomed guests of all ages.
‘Cold-blooded crime’: Capitol Heights resident suspected of stealing more than 60 reptiles
Prince George’s County Police arrested a 31-year-old suspected of stealing more than 60 reptiles from pet stores in Maryland and Virginia.
Prince George's County police arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of stealing more than 60 reptiles from pet stores in MD and VA.
Khyree Jackson’s legacy lives on through his parents’ foundation
Khyree Jackson was killed in a July 2024 car crash months after being drafted into the NFL. His parents will host the second annual Khy Day on Tuesday at his alma mater, Upper Marlboro's Dr. Henry A. Wise High School.
Khyree Jackson, right, with his father, Raymond Jackson, mother, Ebbony Jackson, and brother, Kolston. Khyree was killed in a July 2024 vehicle collision in Upper Marlboro months after being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Draft.
Banner readers said I overlooked this ice cream spot. Were they right?
Franklins in Hyattsville opened an ice cream shop in October in the back of its general store and has earned a loyal following.
Emerson Warner, 2, enjoys a confetti cupcake scoop of ice cream at Franklins Ice Cream in Hyattsville.
Does it cost more to buy groceries depending on where you live? A Prince George’s County investigation.
We found out the cost of making burgers at eight grocery stores across Prince George’s County.
We found out the cost of making burgers at eight grocery stores across Prince George's County.
Want the best ice cream in Prince George’s County? I ranked these 6 shops.
Some of the best soft-serve and hard-serve ice cream options in Prince George’s County are in roadside stands and on a college campus.
La Neveria Michoacana in Bladensburg is a Mexican-inspired ice cream shop that also serves ice pops and mangonanda.
7 things to do in the capital region, from Karol G to wine and jazz
Things to do across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this week include festivals showcasing books, wine and jazz, and concerts headlined by the likes of Karol G.
Baltimore librarian Ben Egerman will speak at People’s Book in Takoma Park. He has spent years spreading the historical tale of LGBTQ+ people in Maryland.
Cerrome Russell has lived around the world. Now he’s finding his voice in Maryland.
Cerrome Russell, 46, has become a fixture of the comedy scene in the Washington, D.C., region, but has spent his life in the South and abroad as a Marine.
Stand up comedian Cerrome Russell performs at DC Improv in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2026.
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