Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Pennsylvania!
Pennsylvania is a Middle Atlantic state and is one of the original 13 colonies, becoming a state on Dec. 12, 1787. It is bordered by New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio. The rectangular-shaped state is the 33rd largest in area.
Pennsylvania has two major metropolitan areas: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, which is the state’s largest city. …
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Every year on the first Thursday of May, we celebrate World Password Day—a reminder to take our digital security seriously. In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are increasingly common, your password is often the only thing standing between your private information and cybercriminals.
It’s no different for your National Consumer Panel membership! We want your information to be secure, so today I’m sharing some tips …
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Oregon was the 33rd state to join the union on February 14, 1859. Salem is the state capital and its largest city is Portland. Oregon is the 9th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the U.S states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Oregon is 4,272,371 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 27th most populous …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Oklahoma!
Oklahoma is located in the middle of the country and is bordered by Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. The state’s name is derived from the Choctaw words okla, which means “people” and humma, which translates as “red. Oklahoma is known as the Sooner State.
Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907. Its largest city, Oklahoma …
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At NCP, we’re proud to say that our Panel Support Center team is more than just a voice on the phone or a reply in your inbox — we’re real people, based right here in the U.S., who truly understand your shopping experiences and are dedicated to helping you make the most of your time as a panel member.
We’re your neighbors, your …
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As the days get longer and the flowers start to bloom, we asked you to spill the (garden) tea on all things spring—and you delivered! From favorite outdoor activities to spring cleaning habits, gardening wins (and woes), and the little joys that make this season special, your responses painted a colorful picture of how we really feel about spring.
Ready to dig in? Let’s see what’s sprouting in …
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Ohio was the 17th state to join the union on March 1, 1803. Columbus is the state capital and its largest city. Ohio is the 34th largest state and is bordered by the U.S states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan.
Ohio gets its name from the Ohio River, which in turn, derives its name from the Seneca (Iroquois) word “ohi:yo”, meaning “good river” or “great …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: North Dakota!
North Dakota is a landlocked state in the upper Midwest. It was named after the indigenous Dakota and Sioux people, and it is bordered by Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, and Canada. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area, but is the fourth-least populated and fourth-most sparsely populated with a population of just under 800,000 people.
North Dakota …
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Last fall, we rolled out a brand-new design for the National Consumer Panel (NCP) member website. Our goal? To make it easier to use, mobile-friendly, and packed with the helpful info you need. We know that any big change can take time to get used to, and while some of you loved the updates right away, others needed a bit more time to adjust. Now that it’s been …
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North Carolina was the 12th state to join the union on November 21, 1789. Raleigh is the state capital and Charlotte is its largest city. North Carolina is the 28th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of North Carolina is 11,046,024 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as …
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