Alicia Vitarelli
Alicia has been thrilled to work so closely with the Action News Big Board, incorporating social media into the newscast in a very special and unique way. Through Twitter and Facebook, she has made viewers part of the conversation, and part of the storytelling.
Alicia came to Philadelphia from News 12 New Jersey, where she was the morning and afternoon anchor for two and a half years. She also created, hosted and produced two original franchises including a bargain-hunting series and the Emmy-nominated "Best Kept Secrets of New Jersey". Prior to that, Alicia worked for NY1 News and Time Warner Cable in New York City for six years as an anchor and reporter. Alicia received Bachelor's Degrees in Communications and Honors, with a minor in Spanish, from Villanova University. She also obtained a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Alicia has been the Grand Marshal of the Italian American Festival in North Wildwood, NJ, as well as the Italian American Woman of the Year for the Center for Italian and Italian American Culture, the Italian American Police Society of NJ and the East Hanover Italian American Club.
In her spare time, Alicia enjoys international travel, cooking, exploring new finds around town, dining outdoors, spending time with family (especially her five nieces!) and ballet barre classes. Alicia is thrilled to be home in the Philadelphia area to cheer on her Wildcats!
Alicia and her husband, Matthew, are the proud parents of a little girl.
Alicia's Stories
The Dish: Cucumber lemon herb toast with 'Loveneh' from Merion Park Cheese Co.
In this edition of The Dish we're whipping up a fresh, healthy dish that works as an appetizer or a meal.
4-time Tony winner 'Some Like it Hot' making Philadelphia debut
It's based on the 1959 comedic masterpiece starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson to receive key to city, mural dedicated at Alma Mater
In just a few weeks, "Abbott Elementary" creator, star and showrunner Quinta Brunson will return home to West Philadelphia and to her alma mater, Andrew Hamilton School.
Kristin Chenoweth performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center
For one night only, Kristin Chenoweth will join the Philadelphia Orchestra live on stage here at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts' Marian Anderson Hall.
The Dish: New England style lobster roll from Oyster House in Center City
As Oyster House in in Center City gets ready to celebrate 50 years, we learn the secrets to their number one seller: the lobster roll.
'Thunderbolts*' Assemble: Team of Marvel misfits, anti-heroes take on deeper, darker threat
There's a darker, more powerful and harder-to-take-down threat facing the Marvel Universe and a reject group of D-list anti-heroes has assembled to face it.
Old City Wedding Stroll Returns Wednesday
If you're engaged or thinking about planning a wedding, Old City is once again offering a one-stop shopping experience for couples planning their big day.
Sir Bob Geldof honored by Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
Sir Bob Geldof will be honored in recognition of Live Aid's 40th anniversary, which famously brought tens of thousands of people to South Philadelphia
'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE' comes to Wilmington, Delaware
"Fraggle Rock" has been captivating generations of audiences for over 40 years, and this weekend, the furry, musical friends are taking to the stage in Wilmington.
Andor season 2 'changes everything,' cast says
Star Wars fans are anxiously awaiting season two of Andor, which started streaming on Disney+ on Tuesday.