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
Philadelphia seeks its first parallel parking champion
The Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association is looking to crown the city's first-ever parallel parking champion.
Local Noise Philadelphia: Battle of the Bands search from Live Nation looking for next big music act
Are you Philadelphia's next big musical artist? Live Nation is looking for Philadelphia's up and coming stars for a new battle of the bands-style competition.
'Seeds We Bury': Villanova University filmmakers up for Student Academy Award
Villanova's Pinctada Pearl Productions' "Seeds We Bury" made the cut for Best Documentary at this year's Student Academy Awards.
The Dish: Charmoula from Soufiane at the Morris in Center City Philadelphia
At Soufiane at the Morris in Center City Philadelphia, we got a peek inside grandma's recipe book for a traditional Moroccan herb and spice marinade called Charmoula.
FringeArts announces lineup for 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
There are more than 300 artistic experiences on tap for the month-long celebration happening all over Philadelphia this September.
'South Pacific' homecoming rooted in history at Bucks County Playhouse
As part of the iconic songwriting duo, Oscar Hammerstein wrote the lyrics to "South Pacific" at his home in Doylestown, where he spent many of his later years.
Brooke Shields joins as co-host of "Hearts of Heroes" for Season 8
Brooke Shields joins as new co-host of "Hearts of Heroes" as they take us inside heart-stopping rescues and heartwarming reunions.
Lin-Manuel Miranda dishes on the new live-action 'Moana' and his Disney legacy
Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda bringing "Moana" back to the big screen in live-action, and he's giving fans a brand new song for the franchise.
Dame's Vintage Emporium owner offers unique clothing and accessories
If you love to thrift, there's a great store to explore in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood where the business owner is selling vintage pieces sure to please.
The Dish: Turkish poached eggs from The Buttery in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
We head to a brand new breakfast and lunch spot in Bryn Mawr, Pa. called The Buttery, where we are learning the art of the perfect poach as we whip up their Turkish eggs.