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: 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.
Jim's Steaks set to reopen with expansion almost 2 years after devastating fire
Flames ripped through the nearly 50-year-old cheesesteak shop in July of 2022.
East Oak Lane native Leslie Odom, Jr. returns home with latest concert tour at the Miller Theater
The vocalist, songwriter, actor, and New York Times bestselling author returns for An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. at the Miller Theater.
Harvey Fierstein's 'Torch Song' makes Philadelphia stage debut at the Plays & Players Theatre
More than 40 years since it premiered on Broadway, Harvey Fierstein's "Torch Song" is being staged in Philadelphia for the very first time.
The Dish: 'The Dark Horse' pistachio mortadella hoagie from Breezy's Deli and Market
We're elevating our at-home hoagie with tips from the mastermind behind the brand new Breezy's Deli and Market on Washington Avenue in the city's Point Breeze section.
Philadelphia's first cheese dispensary opens at Perrystead Dairy in Kensington
With no disrespect to vending machine staples like soda and chips, the 24/7 grab-and-go experience just got elevated in the city's Kensington section.
Order up a serving of theater at 'The Worst Café in the World' in Philadelphia
Imagine going to a café where the menu doesn't list food and drinks, but theatrical bites. It's called 'The Worst Café in the World,' and it's celebrating a grand opening in Philadelphia this week.
Disneynature's 'Tiger' gives intimate look at the majestic animal in a magical way
Debuting on Disney+ just in time for Earth Day is Disneynature's 'Tiger,' a new documentary that follows a family of tigers in the jungles of India, intimately filmed like never before.
The best of Broadway coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington for 2024/25 season
Some of the best of Broadway is coming to Delaware for the 2024/25 'Broadway in Wilmington' season.