Ex-felons find jobs after “ban the box” decision Gene Marrano December 12, 2014 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Enroll assisters help with health care signupsNext: Feds: no charges coming on senator’s resignation Related Stories 1 min read Nokefest is Roanoke’s own music/outdoors/arts festival weekend Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord Denise Membreno June 6, 2025 1 min read Ribbon cutting ahead for Melrose Plaza Web Staff June 5, 2025