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
Meek Mill added to lineup for One Philly Unity Concert on July 4th
The 4th of July concert on the parkway is about to get bigger.
Two West Chester Seniors Compete at Jimmy Awards on Broadway
The Jimmy Awards, known as the Tony Awards for high school musical theater, take place Monday night.
Toy Story 5: Jessie returns and Lilypad joins the team
It's been 31 years since the first Toy Story hit theaters, and this time, we have brand new characters, a timely new threat and a new toy in charge of saving the magic.
The Dish: Taste of the World Cup with Croatian brudet fish stew from Mod Spuds in Center City
With the FIFA World Cup in town, we are celebrating the international flavors of the teams playing here with the recipe for a Croatian brudet fish stew from Mod Spuds in Center City.
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen on decades-long legacy and friendship from 'Toy Story 5'
The first Disney/Pixar "Toy Story" film premiered in 1995, breaking the animation mold and earning a place in hearts across the globe.
South Jersey teen talks about playing new character 'Blaze' in 'Toy Story 5'
New Jersey teen Mykal-Michelle Harris is excited to take on the role in Disney & Pixar's new film, which hits theaters on Friday.
Broadway star Kelli O'Hara performing in Wilmington, Del for one night only
Tony Award-winner and Emmy and Grammy nominee Kelli O'Hara is bringing her unmistakable, acclaimed voice to Wilmington for one night only.
The Dish: Taste of the World Cup with yassa sauce from Kilimandjaro Restaurant in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia is hosting countries from all around the world for the FIFA World Cup and we're celebrating spots where you can enjoy the international flavors right here in our city.
Taylor Swift surprises fans at 'Toy Story 5' world premiere
The world premiere of 'Toy Story 5' took place in in Los Angeles Tuesday night, and you could probably hear the screams all the way from here as Berks County native Taylor Swift surprised the crowd on the red carpet.
The Dish: Lemon cream cavatelli with asparagus from Midnight Pasta in Bridesburg
There's a party happening in Philadelphia's Bridesburg neighborhood that's part pasta-making, part gourmet meal, and all joy.