A city planner by training, with a civil engineering degree from City College of New York and a master's degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Meltzer moved from a career as a Philadelphia expert in urban problems to a radio host on WCAU.
A professional with expertise in city planning and civil engineering, including degrees from City College of New York and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Meltzer changed roles from an urban specialist in Philadelphia to a radio personality on WCAU.