Ex-felons find jobs after “ban the box” decision Gene Marrano December 12, 2014 1 minute read In October Roanoke City agreed to remove a question about a job applicant’s criminal history from its initial application forms … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with someone who urged the city to “Ban the Box.” Share: Post navigation Previous: Enroll assisters help with health care signupsNext: Feds: no charges coming on senator’s resignation Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026