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: 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.
Tony Danza returns to Pottstown, Pa. with his stage show 'Standards and Stories'
You may know Tony Danza from hit shows like "Who's the Boss?" and "Taxi," but this weekend, he's returning to Montgomery County with his acclaimed stage show called "Standards and Stories."
Camden Co. director nominated for Tony Award for 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball'
A celebrated director from Haddonfield, New Jersey, is up for his first Tony Award for "Cats: the Jellicle Ball."
The Music Man brings Broadway classic to Wilmington
It's a Broadway classic that's captivated audiences for almost 70 years--The Music Man.
Philly Pride 365 kicks off Pride Month in Philadelphia
Philly Pride 365 is hosting Pride on the Parkway this Sunday, June 7. It's our city's largest LGBTQIA+ civic celebration.
The Dish: Elevated farm-to-table BBQ spread with Carson Kressley
In today's edition of The Dish, we're adding elevated farm-to-table flair to your outdoor entertaining.
Tony Award-winning musical 'The Outsiders' makes Philadelphia debut at the Academy of Music
The winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Broadway hit The Outsiders is making its Philadelphia debut.
Two Local Jimmy Awards Nominees Named at Miller Theater
It was a celebration of local high school theater in Center City Tuesday night.
Haverford's Chris D'Angelo Living out his 'Jeopardy!' dream
Haverford, Pennsylvania native Chris D'Angelo has been auditioning for "Jeopardy!" since 2005 and he's finally getting a chance to ring that buzzer on the popular ABC game show.
Dear Evan Hansen opens at Arden Theatre Company
Six-time Broadway Tony Award Winner "Dear Evan Hansen" opens Thursday night at the Arden Theatre Company in Old City.