By Jim Hilgen-WRTI
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BAN THE BOX: An Attempt to Help Ex-Offenders Find Jobs in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – Legislation moving through Philadelphia City Council, dubbed "Ban the Box," would require Philadelphia employers to remove a question about an applicant's criminal history from job applications. WRTI's Jim Hilgen takes a look at the city's latest effort to help former felons find work and become productive members of society.