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
Dame's Vintage Emporium owner offers unique clothing and accessories
If you love to thrift, there's a great store to explore in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood where the business owner is selling vintage pieces sure to please.
The Dish: Turkish poached eggs from The Buttery in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
We head to a brand new breakfast and lunch spot in Bryn Mawr, Pa. called The Buttery, where we are learning the art of the perfect poach as we whip up their Turkish eggs.
West Philadelphia's Todd Anthony brings acclaimed one-man show home
After a string of sold-out shows for its Los Angeles premiere, West Philly's own Todd Anthony is bringing his critically acclaimed one-man stage production RED home to Philadelphia.
Acclaimed Broadway director making feature film debut with Disney's 'Moana'
Thomas Kail is an Emmy and Tony award-winning Broadway director who worked with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the smash-hit stage productions 'Hamilton' and 'In The Heights.'
'Star Wars: The Experience' making its world debut in Philadelphia in 2027
'Star Wars: The Experience' will make its world debut in February, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration.
'Moana' costume designer says the film is her 'Polynesian Disney princess moment'
The film was truly a pinch-me moment for the acclaimed costume designer who brought the animated designs to life.
'That was insane': Catherine Lagaʻaia on recording new 'Moana' music with Lin-Manuel Miranda
Laga'aia is bringing the iconic original soundtrack famously written by Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda to new life in this new film adaptation.
Broadway's 'The Notebook' makes its Philadelphia debut at the Academy of Music
The Broadway smash hit musical "The Notebook" is about to make its Philadelphia debut at the Academy of Music.
'X-Men '97' Season 2 : Can they find their way home and defeat a familiar foe?
Season 2 of 'X-Men '97' streams July 1 on Disney+ with a special three-episode premiere.
Collaborative exhibition, "A Nation of Artists," on view now at PAFA and PMA
Phillies owner John Middleton may be known for baseball, but he and his wife, Leigh, have spent decades collecting some of the finest American art, and now, it's on loan for all to see in an expansive exhibition across two museums.