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: 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.
Lancaster's holiday candlelight concert experience 'Illumination' returns
"It's an intimate environment, 150 seats, and you're super close to these powerhouse performances, national-level talent," explains Mitch Nugent, Prima Theatre's founding executive producer.
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.