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
Actress Marisa Abela learned to sing for Amy Winehouse role in "Back to Black"
British singer Amy Winehouse is back in the spotlight in the new film "Back to Black."
John Krasinski talks about getting inspiration from his young daughters for new family movie 'IF'
In theaters today, a family film called "IF."
The Dish: Moroccan melouza walnut cookies and chicken tagine from Sofi Corner Cafe
When Chef Soufiane Boutliliss opened Sofi Corner Cafe last August, there was one thing he knew had to be on the menu: his grandmother Rhimo's melouza cookies.
'Royal Rules of Ohio' follows 3 sisters descended from African royalty living out their 20s
The Agyekums are a family of African royals. Roughly 25 years ago, they left Ghana and moved to Ohio.
The Dish: Learning to cook plantains with Amaryllis 'Amy' Rivera Nassar from Amy's Pastelillos
If you've ever walked past the plantains in the supermarket and said: "I love to eat these, but I don't know how to cook them," you're in the right place.
Marc Vetri, Lidia Bastianich fundraising for culinary programs through 'Friends of Marc' dinner
On May 14, a team of local and international culinary superstars are cooking up an epic meal for a fundraiser called 'Friends of Marc Dinner.'
University of the Arts student making touring company debut in 'Little Women' Broadway musical
The Louisa May Alcott classic comes to life on stage, adding song and dance to the timeless adventures of the March sisters: Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy.
Montgomery Co. musician returning home in 'RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles' at the Miller Theater
The Fab Four are coming back to Philadelphia this week when the popular and nostalgic show 'RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles' returns to the Miller Theater.
The Dish: Vietnamese Summer Rolls from Bánh Mí and Bottles in South Philly
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we're making Vietnamese summer rolls from Bánh Mí and Bottles in South Philadelphia.
South Philadelphia's Rob McElhenney dishes on 'Welcome to Wrexham' Season 3
South Philly's own Rob McElhenney dishes about the exciting new, real time twist this season and the unexpected way that the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star and "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds got the whole world to root for a Welsh soccer team.