🌱 Tech Startup Files Bankruptcy + Museum Discovers Hidden Portrait

Morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Cincinnati Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, breezy and colder. High: 35 Low: 22.

Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. A Cincinnati tech startup filed for bankruptcy after claiming fraud by its co-founder and CEO. The startup's bankruptcy filing shows that the business reportedly owes the Cincinnati Bengals $1.7 million for breach of contract. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
2. The Cincinnati Art Museum used an X-ray machine to discover a portrait hidden beneath a popular Paul Cézanne painting. The portrait may be the earliest portrait by the artist and could also be a self-portrait of the artist himself. (Subscription: The Cincinnati Enquirer)
3. Cincinnati fire officials said they suspect a fire to a Spring Grove Village townhome was purposefully set by juveniles. The fire displaced two families and caused $102,238 in damages. (FOX19)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Christmas Concert At Union Hall (2:00 PM)
• The Chocolate Affair At Sharonville Convention Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The holiday season is still going strong, and there are many fun activities to enjoy the festive spirit! Here's a list of the top nine things to do this weekend in the Tri-State area, including the Holiday Blitz Shopping Festival at Fretboard Brewing and Santamania at the Mockbee. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
• Looking for some holiday light displays? Check out the list at the link of festive Christmas light decorations that you can see in the Cincinnati area this weekend! (WLWT Cincinnati)
• Speaking of lights, the PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was voted the Best Zoo Lights in the Country for the fifth year in a row by USA today. (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox Monday morning with another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.