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: Learning to cook plantains with Amaryllis 'Amy' Rivera Nassar from Amy's Pastelillos
If you've ever walked past the plantains in the supermarket and said: "I love to eat these, but I don't know how to cook them," you're in the right place.
Marc Vetri, Lidia Bastianich fundraising for culinary programs through 'Friends of Marc' dinner
On May 14, a team of local and international culinary superstars are cooking up an epic meal for a fundraiser called 'Friends of Marc Dinner.'
University of the Arts student making touring company debut in 'Little Women' Broadway musical
The Louisa May Alcott classic comes to life on stage, adding song and dance to the timeless adventures of the March sisters: Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy.
Montgomery Co. musician returning home in 'RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles' at the Miller Theater
The Fab Four are coming back to Philadelphia this week when the popular and nostalgic show 'RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles' returns to the Miller Theater.
The Dish: Vietnamese Summer Rolls from Bánh Mí and Bottles in South Philly
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we're making Vietnamese summer rolls from Bánh Mí and Bottles in South Philadelphia.
South Philadelphia's Rob McElhenney dishes on 'Welcome to Wrexham' Season 3
South Philly's own Rob McElhenney dishes about the exciting new, real time twist this season and the unexpected way that the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star and "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds got the whole world to root for a Welsh soccer team.
Jim's Steaks set to reopen with expansion almost 2 years after devastating fire
Flames ripped through the nearly 50-year-old cheesesteak shop in July of 2022.
East Oak Lane native Leslie Odom, Jr. returns home with latest concert tour at the Miller Theater
The vocalist, songwriter, actor, and New York Times bestselling author returns for An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. at the Miller Theater.
Harvey Fierstein's 'Torch Song' makes Philadelphia stage debut at the Plays & Players Theatre
More than 40 years since it premiered on Broadway, Harvey Fierstein's "Torch Song" is being staged in Philadelphia for the very first time.
The Dish: 'The Dark Horse' pistachio mortadella hoagie from Breezy's Deli and Market
We're elevating our at-home hoagie with tips from the mastermind behind the brand new Breezy's Deli and Market on Washington Avenue in the city's Point Breeze section.