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 Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0