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: Susan Noles' Famous TV Meatballs
Time now for The Dish, and today we are cooking with one of the stars joining us for the 6abc Dunkin Thanksgiving Day Parade three days away.
2 Ukrainian refugees star as 'Clara' in Nutcracker performance at Miller Theater
12-year-old Anna Ivanikiv is one of dozens of Ukrainian refugees who came to the U.S. with the help of Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School.
The Dish: Pasta e Fagioli at Dante & Luigi's
It's soup season and today we're making an Italian classic that's been on one South Philadelphia menu for 125 years!
'Hamilton' cast visits Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia
Action News joined cast members at the Museum of the American Revolution to feel even closer to our country's story, in the birthplace of American freedom.
The Dish: Corn Creme Brulee from Steak 48 in Philadelphia
If you like creamed corn, we're about to give it an upgrade that's fancy, easy and will impress any guest the second they get a whiff of this gorgeous take on the classic.
The Dish: Smoked salmon profiteroles from Harper's Garden in Philadelphia's Center City
For this week's edition of The Dish, we're about to make you the MVP of your next brunch.
The Dish: Making mac and cheese with sister owners of Mac Mart
In this week's The Dish, we make an absolute classic and crowd-pleaser -- the kind of food that makes us feel loved: macaroni and cheese.
Philly Music Fest's annual festival kicks off Monday night
The weeklong event is not only a celebration of musicians, but it also supports music education programs for kids all across the area.
Fmr. 6abc producer turned filmmaker debuts world premiere of 'Audrey's Children' at Phila. Film Fest
Happening Sunday, October 20th is the world premiere of 'Audrey's Children,' a film inspired by the life of Dr. Audrey Evans, the legendary CHOP pediatric oncologist and co-founder of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Delaware artist's nursery mural for first grandchild goes viral, melting hearts around the world
A talented Pop Pop-to-be from Delaware painted a stunning mural for his daughter who is expecting her first child and the beautiful results are melting hearts around the world.