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
Center City District kicks off Restaurant Week and more
This Sunday, Center City District is kicking off two events.
The Dish: Linguine Pescatore at Exit 13 Gastrobar in Bryn Mawr
In today's "The Dish," we're making something that's perfect for the changing seasons: linguine pescatore.
The Dish: French Mediterranean Storzapretti at Bastia in Philadelphia
In this edition of The Dish, we're making a famous dish that you'd normally find on the French island of Corsica.
Nat Geo's 'FLY' takes us inside the exhilarating, yet perilous, world of base jumping
A brand new, heart-stopping, National Geographic documentary is premiering in IMAX theatres across the country next week.
Tips for parents to ease back to school anxiety in kids
Sometimes, new-school-year jitters are exciting for kids.
'Les Miserables' returns to Philadelphia, directed by Bucks County native Brendan Stackhouse
'Les Miserables' returns to the Academy of Music in Center City Philadelphia Tuesday night, this time with a very special local connection.
3rd Annual Philadelphia Polo Classic raising money for new polo arena in Fairmount Park
The vision and passion for the new arena comes from West Philly polo champion and philanthropist Kareem Rosser, who is on a mission to make Philadelphia a polo town.
The Dish: Argentinian beef empanadas from Jezabel's Cafe in West Philadelphia
In today's The Dish, we head to West Philadelphia where a chef is serving up the authentic flavors of her Argentinian culture.
Theatre in the X to perform 'One Monkey Don't Stop No Show' in West Philadelphia
From the Broadway hit 'Dreamgirls' to works with serious topics, each year Theatre in the X chooses a piece they feel fits the moment.
The Women's Film Festival kicks off 9th annual event on August 15th with local film
Some of the world's premiere female filmmakers are coming to Philadelphia for a ten day celebration of their work in cinema.