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
'Jeopardy!' contestant Jamie Ding reaches 30th straight win
On Thursday night, Jamie Ding recorded his 30th straight win for a total of $849, 603. It's an incredible stretch that is as emotional as it is thrilling.
The Dish: Sesame braised tofu from Arrowroot Apothecary & Café in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
We head to Arrowroot Apothecary & Café in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, where we are making their famous sesame braised tofu.
The Devil Wears Prada 2: Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep talk Pa. roots
As the world awaits the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, two of the film's main stars are showing some big love to Philadelphia.
Tony Award-winning musical 'Shucked' makes Philadelphia debut at the Forrest Theatre
The Tony Award-winning musical comedy "Shucked" is making its Philadelphia premiere on Tuesday.
From 'Aladdin' to 'Scrubs' to 'General Hospital,' it's Michael James Scott's moment to shine
For the past 13 years, Michael James Scott has played the lovable, mystical blue Genie in Disney's "Aladdin" on Broadway, while also landing a role in the highly anticipated revival of ABC's "Scrubs."
4-time Grammy winner Pablo Batista visits music students in Montco
The four-time Grammy winner paid a very special visit to college students at Montgomery County Community College's Sound Recording and Music Technology program in Blue Bell on Monday, serving as a sort of pop-up professor and musical muse.
1776 on stage at the Walnut Street Theatre for nation's 250th
Opening Tuesday night, the historic Walnut Street Theatre's brand new production of 1776.
Broadway Star Max von Essen coming to Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill
From the Golden Age of Broadway to the great American Songbook, Tony Award nominated stage and screen actor Max von Essen is bringing his big Broadway sound to Philadelphia.
The Dish: Tepache from La Jefa in Center City Philadelphia
In this edition of The Dish, we head to La Jefa in Center City Philadelphia to make one of their signature drinks.
Lucasfilm Animation's new series 'Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord' offers rare look at storied villain
The all-new animated series takes us deep into the mind of one of franchise's most vengeful Dark Side warriors in a way we've never seen before.