About Rhode Island Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy is proud to represent the First Congressional District of Rhode Island, which stretches from northern industrial communities in the Blackstone Valley to the world famous beaches, mansions and sailing of Newport in the south. His district is comprised of 20 of Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns, including part of the capital city of Providence. The 19 communities which he represents entirely are, in alphabetical order: Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Jamestown, Lincoln, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Tiverton, Warren and Woonsocket. Here is some background about the communities and regions currently in the first district: |
East BayEast Providence and the Bristol
County towns of Barrington, Warren and Bristol are
home to the 14-mile East Bay Bike Path, which offers
an unparalleled view of Narragansett Bay to cyclists,
walkers, joggers and rollerbladers. |
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Newport CountyToday, Newport has opened
wide its gates to welcome all who desire a care-free,
fun-filled and enriching vacation. |
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Blackstone Valley Along the banks of the Blackstone
River, dozens of factories sprung up, employing generations
of working-class families and drawing thousands of
immigrants from around the world. Many serve today
as factory outlet stores, art studios and artists'
lofts. |
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ProvidenceThe capital city of Providence,
from Benefit Street's Mile of History on the East Side
to festive Federal Hill, Rhode Island's own Little
Italy, is known and loved for its abundance of historic
and cultural attractions. |
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