Alicia (Zumpino) Roberts
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Alicia Roberts is a former Miss Philadelphia who now works as a news reporter, anchor, and host.
As a college senior, Roberts captured the title of Miss Philadelphia on March 15, 2003. In June 2003, she placed as first-runner at the Miss Pennsylvania
Pageant, ultimately losing to Candace Otto of Murraysville. During her year of service, Roberts worked on the local, state, and national level promoting her platform, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
.
Roberts attended Temple University
in Philadelphia, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree from Drexel University
in Philadelphia, majoring in Public Communications. Roberts interned at WTXF-TV in Philadelphia and was later hired as a production assistant and writer. In 2004, Roberts joined Traffic.com and served at the substitute reporter for WCAU-TV, WXPN radio, and WMMR radio.
Alicia Roberts joined WFLA-TV in Tampa, Florida
, in October 2005. She is the traffic reporter and a substitute anchor for News Channel 8 Morning and Midday Shows. She became the first traffic reporter in station history to create a transportation blog and weekly feature segment called Traffic Talk. In 2008, Roberts also was hired as an in-game host for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. In 2009, Roberts represented ICON Health & Fitness
nationally on HSN.
In 2011, WEWS-TV
hired Roberts as its Traffic/Transit Anchor. Her debut was on 10/31/11 on WEWS's morning news.
A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Roberts grew up in Feasterville. She graduated from Archbishop Wood High School in 1999 where she was a member of the girl's track and cross country teams.
Roberts currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.
As a college senior, Roberts captured the title of Miss Philadelphia on March 15, 2003. In June 2003, she placed as first-runner at the Miss Pennsylvania
Miss Pennsylvania
The Miss Pennsylvania competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss America Pageant. Pennsylvania, including early years' city representatives, has won the Miss American crown on 5 occasions....
Pageant, ultimately losing to Candace Otto of Murraysville. During her year of service, Roberts worked on the local, state, and national level promoting her platform, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501 non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth....
.
Roberts attended Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
in Philadelphia, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree from Drexel University
Drexel University
Drexel University is a private research university with the main campus located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist. Drexel offers 70 full-time undergraduate programs and accelerated degrees...
in Philadelphia, majoring in Public Communications. Roberts interned at WTXF-TV in Philadelphia and was later hired as a production assistant and writer. In 2004, Roberts joined Traffic.com and served at the substitute reporter for WCAU-TV, WXPN radio, and WMMR radio.
Alicia Roberts joined WFLA-TV in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
, in October 2005. She is the traffic reporter and a substitute anchor for News Channel 8 Morning and Midday Shows. She became the first traffic reporter in station history to create a transportation blog and weekly feature segment called Traffic Talk. In 2008, Roberts also was hired as an in-game host for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. In 2009, Roberts represented ICON Health & Fitness
ICON Health & Fitness
ICON Health and Fitness, Inc. is an exercise equipment manufacturer and marketer based in Logan, Utah, United States.-Company overview:ICON Health and Fitness is the world’s largest manufacturer of exercise equipment. The privately held company employs about 2500 people in 9 locations, including...
nationally on HSN.
In 2011, WEWS-TV
WEWS-TV
WEWS-TV, virtual channel 5 , is a television station in Cleveland, Ohio. WEWS has been owned by the E. W. Scripps Company since its inception, and is an affiliate of the ABC television network...
hired Roberts as its Traffic/Transit Anchor. Her debut was on 10/31/11 on WEWS's morning news.
A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Roberts grew up in Feasterville. She graduated from Archbishop Wood High School in 1999 where she was a member of the girl's track and cross country teams.
Roberts currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.