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
Celebrating another fabulous year of FYI Philly
It's been another great year for FYI Philly. We love sharing all the great things our city and surrounding suburbs have to offer. There have been so many new restaurants and places to be active with family and friends.
The Dish: The Perfect, Fluffy, French Omelet from Harper's Garden
We found out how to avoid some common mistakes and make the fluffiest, loveliest omelet ever at Harper's Garden in Center City.
Comedian Joe Gatto brings new tour to 2 stops in our area
If you're a fan of "Impractical Jokers," this one's for you.
Santa's helper: Delaware UPS driver wraps gift so Christmas present isn't ruined
The Barbie Dreamhouse shipped in its original packaging, and there was nowhere to hide it around the house where it was being delivered, so the UPS driver decided to wrap it!
'Anastasia The Musical' at the Bucks County Playhouse
Just in time for the holiday season, "Anastasia The Musical" is on stage right now at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope.
The Dish: Feast of the Seven Fishes at Dolce Italian
Dolce Italian in Center City is hosting the feast at their restaurant from now through Christmas Eve.
First Lady Jill Biden gives 6abc's Alicia Vitarelli a tour of White House holiday decorations
For the third time, the First Lady invited Action News in for a private tour of her annual holiday decorations.
3rd grade South Philly teacher playing Santa for school
When a South Philly teacher found out that a yearly toy drive for their students would be missing their school this year, she decided to step up and play Santa.
The Dish: Levain recipe for brownie bites inspired by their original cookie
Levian Bakery shares a recipe for brownie bites inspired by their original and most famous cookie, the Chocolate Chip Walnut
The Dish: TaRhonda Thomas' Louisiana cornbread dressing
In this edition of The Dish, we are doing something special for the holidays and taking you inside the homes of our friends and colleagues here at 6abc.