| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Alicia Vitarelli |
| Birthday / Date of Birth / Alicia Vitarelli Age | January 1, 1978. As of 2025, she is around 47 years old. |
| Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Boyfriend | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 1 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White (Italian-American) |
| Nationality | American |
| Is Alicia Vitarelli still on Action News? | Currently, she co-anchors Action News at 5 with Rick Williams and Sharrie Williams. |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Italian-American Alicia Vitarelli is currently an anchor for the 6ABC WPV1-TV Network in Philadelphia. She is most frequently seen on their program 6ABC Action News.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Alicia was born on January 1, 1978, in New York City.
- Even in her youth, Alicia has always been a storyteller. She spent her younger years writing newspapers and short stories and doing musical performances.
- Her mother, Elizabeth, was a director of nursing at a health care center in Delray Beach. Her father, Albert, retired as the president of the car manufacturer Ford in Manhattan.
- In 2007, she married Matthew Pantaleno, and together they had their first daughter Priscila Isabelle in 2014. The couple had got married at Our Lady of Angels Church in Brooklyn.
- Matthew’s work experience includes being the Executive Director of Staten Island Community Television & a professor of communications at St. John’s University.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- As a high school student, Alicia wrote for the teenage section of her local newspaper – The Staten Island Advance. Falling in love with newspaper reporting, she decided that when she goes to college, she would combine that passion with her love for performing.
- From 1995 to 1999, Alicia attended Villanova University, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and honors in communications, with a minor in Theatre & Spanish. Later, she earned a Master’s in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- For six years, Vitarelli worked as an anchor & reporter for NY1 News in Manhattan.
- Then, for two and a half years, she was both morning and afternoon anchor for News 12 in New Jersey. She also hosted the programs, Buck Wild and Best Kept Secrets of New Jersey. The latter, a program uncovering hidden beauty spots across the state, earned her an Emmy nomination.
- Currently, she is a co-anchor for Action News Philadelphia, having joined the team in 2010. She also produces a weekly family food segment for Action News at 4.
- She also has some radio experience, and was a co-host of the Dennis and Michele Show on New Jersey 101.5 alongside Dennis Malloy.
Awards and Recognition :
- Alicia was awarded the Grand Marshal of the North Wildwood Italian American Parade and Festival. She was also named the Italian-American Woman of the Year, by the Centre for Italian and Italian-American Culture.
- In the past she has been nominated for an Emmy.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- The online magazine Philadelphia congratulated her on the birth of her daughter and highlighted how good she looked in her post-birth picture. Alicia could be seen with “perfect hair, perfect makeup, and a burgundy blouse.
- The one person Vitarelli would most like to interview is any US President, current or one in the past.
- Outside of work, Alicia likes foreign travel, cooking, discovering new restaurants in her town, fine dining, and spending time with her family.
Alicia Vitarelli Illness / Health Update / Sick :
- In 2019, Alicia slipped on a cruise ship and hit her head on a bathroom door. She avoided medical help for weeks but struggled to read the teleprompter due to black spots in her vision. Doctors diagnosed a concussion, noting fluid buildup in her ears, though it wasn’t infected. She was prescribed antibiotics and initially felt better, but started facing severe headaches soon thereafter.
- Seeking further treatment, Alicia visited ear specialist Dr. Stefan Kieserman in New York. He found that her ear fluids weren’t draining properly and prescribed antibiotics, steroids, and the option of drainage tubes.
- While there, she also consulted Philadelphia-based chiropractor Casey D’Arcy, who discovered misaligned neck vertebrae from her injury. He performed some adjustments and recommended stretching exercises. By May 2019, Alicia had recovered and returned to the air.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Alicia Vitarelli Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black
- How tall is Alicia Vitarelli Height : 5′5″
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
- Alicia Vitarelli Weight Loss : A few queries regarding this, but we could not find anything conclusive. Back in Jan 2013, Alicia had tweeted that “Officially back to my exercise routine after the holidays. Took a little nudge, but happy to be back on track”
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
What ever happened to Alicia Vitarelli?
She had some health problem, like vertigo, or something like that. Cecily Tynan reported it.
Yes, where is she? I miss her bubbly presence.
You didn’t answer my question!! Why hasn’t Alicia been on the news lately? Did she leave?