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: Grilled shrimp with roasted garlic, coconut kosho from Leo Restaurant & Bar in Center City
Leo is on the ground floor of the Kimmel Center at Broad and Spruce, offering seasonal dishes as well as a prix fixe pre-theater menu.
'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter returns to Philly for 3 days of shows at Helium Comedy Club
South Philly's adopted sister Lisa Ann Walter returns to Philadelphia for three days of standup comedy shows at Helium Comedy Club.
The Dish: Aaji's tomato lonsa and eggs with the Korde family
Today we meet three generations of one Fairmount family sharing their Indian culture through a very special condiment you can use as a dip, a spread, a topping or an ingredient.
Discounts, festivities on tap for second annual Philadelphia African Restaurant Week
It's Philadelphia African Restaurant Week and the city's African, African-American and Caribbean restaurants are offering special discounts and prix-fixe menus.
Marvel's 'Ironheart' on Disney+ is an origin story of talent, grit and perseverance
A young, female inventor creates the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man. That's the heartbeat behind Marvel's "Ironheart," a new six-part series streaming on Disney+.
Fan sings with Cynthia Erivo during concert at the Mann Center in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park
An incredible moment unfolded at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park over the weekend.
Local musical theatre stars to take stage at 16th annual Jimmy Awards
Local musical theatre stars to take stage at 16th annual Jimmy Awards
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Franklin Square
For the 8th year, Franklin Square will bask in the glow of over 1,100 Chinese lanterns, from an enchanting forest-themed display to a radiant underwater realm.
The Dish: Richard's Chicken Salad from Aneu Kitchens in Bryn Mawr
Today we're making a classic summer lunch staple: chicken salad - but with a twist!
Disney-Pixar's 'Elio' is a story of finding friendship, home and your place in the universe
In theaters Friday, June 20, Disney-Pixar's 'Elio' touches on loss and grief, finding that one true friend, and what it means to be 'home.'